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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

Penn Plastic Surgery Perelman

3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
800-789-7366
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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, Acrocephalopolydactyly, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Bartlett is board certified in Plastic Surgery, 1987. Dr. Bartlett is currently accepting new patients.

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Martin Zenker
Elite in Syndactyly
Martin Zenker
Leipziger Str. 44, 
Magdeburg, ST, DE 

Martin Zenker practices practicing medicine in Magdeburg, Germany. Mr. Zenker is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Syndactyly. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses RASopathies, Noonan Syndrome, Syndactyly, and Acromicric Dysplasia.

 
 
 
 
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Cassio E. Amaral-Raposo
Elite in Syndactyly
Cassio E. Amaral-Raposo
Campinas, SP, BR 

Cassio Amaral-Raposo practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Amaral-Raposo is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Syndactyly. They are also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Acromicric Dysplasia, Syndactyly, Pfeiffer Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

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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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GROWing Up With Rare GENEtic Syndromes ….When Children With Complex Genetic Syndromes Reach Adult Age
GROWing Up With Rare GENEtic Syndromes ….When Children With Complex Genetic Syndromes Reach Adult Age
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 06, 2023
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test

Summary: Introduction Rare complex syndromes Patients with complex genetic syndromes, by definition, have combined medical problems affecting multiple organ systems, and intellectual disability is often part of the syndrome. During childhood, patients with rare genetic syndromes receive multidisciplinary and specialized medical care; they usually receive medical care from 3-4 medical specialists. Increased...

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