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What is the definition of Syndactyly?
Syndactyly is a common condition in which an infant is born with webbed or fused fingers, and more rarely, webbed or fused toes. Syndactyly most often occurs as webbing between the middle and ring fingers.
What are the symptoms of Syndactyly?
Symptoms of syndactyly are categorized as simple, complex, complete, or incomplete. In simple syndactyly, the fingers are joined together with skin and soft tissue. In complex syndactyly, the fingers are joined with bone. In complete syndactyly, entire fingers are fused together. In incomplete syndactyly, the fingers are only partially fused.
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What are the current treatments for Syndactyly?
Treatment for syndactyly involves surgery and possible skin grafts between the ages of one and two years old. Treatment for syndactyly may require more than one surgery.
Who are the top Syndactyly Local Doctors?
Elite in Syndactyly
Dr. Scott P. Bartlett
Plastic Surgery
Elite in Syndactyly
Dr. Scott P. Bartlett
Plastic Surgery
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Penn Plastic Surgery Perelman

3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
800-789-7366
Languages Spoken:
English
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Scott Bartlett is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bartlett is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syndactyly. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Pfeiffer Syndrome, Apert Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Bartlett is board certified in Plastic Surgery, 1987. Dr. Bartlett is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Syndactyly
Andrew M. Wilkie
Elite in Syndactyly
Andrew M. Wilkie
Referral may be required
Oxford, ENG, GB 

Andrew Wilkie practices practicing medicine in Oxford, United Kingdom. Mr. Wilkie is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Syndactyly. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Syndactyly, Craniosynostosis, Acromicric Dysplasia, Pfeiffer Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Syndactyly
Dr. Jesse Taylor
Plastic Surgery
Elite in Syndactyly
Dr. Jesse Taylor
Plastic Surgery
Referral may be required

Office

3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
Philadelphia, PA 
215-590-2730
Languages Spoken:
English
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Jesse Taylor is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syndactyly. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Crouzon Syndrome, Treacher Collins Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Glossectomy.

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What are the latest Syndactyly Clinical Trials?
Functional Treatment of Non-thumb Metacarpal Shaft Fractures. Randomized Study Evaluating Buddy Taping Versus Splint on Functional Recovery of the Hand
Functional Treatment of Non-thumb Metacarpal Shaft Fractures. Randomized Study Evaluating Buddy Taping Versus Splint on Functional Recovery of the Hand
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to see if buddy tape can treat shaft fracture of hand long fingers as well as splint. The main question it aims to answer is: Two months after the fracture, are the hand activities as good with buddy taping as with splint? Researchers will compare buddy tape group to splint group to see if the strength of the arm is not lower with buddy tape. Participants will at...

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Motiva Flora® Tissue Expander as a Support for the Creation of an Autologous Adipose Matrix for Hybrid Breast Reconstruction: a Pivotal Study
Motiva Flora® Tissue Expander as a Support for the Creation of an Autologous Adipose Matrix for Hybrid Breast Reconstruction: a Pivotal Study
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: November 26, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The present study will be based on a hybrid breast reconstruction approach with initial skin expansion using the Motiva Flora® Tissue Expander followed by a serial fat grafting session and a final step that includes the placement of a permanent breast implant Ergonomix2®.

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