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    Patient and Family Education

    Syndactyly (Webbed Fingers


    and Toes)
    What is syndactyly?
    Syndactyly (sounds like sin-dack-til-e) is the name given to the extra webbing
    between fingers and toes. It is very common and happens when this skin does
    not dissolve on its own at the end of the second month of pregnancy. Some
    types run in families and some happen at random.
    There are different forms of syndactyly:
     Simple: Involves only the skin between the fingers
     Complex: Form also includes the finger nails and the bones underneath
    the fingernails
     Incomplete: Part of the finger is webbed
     Complete: The entire finger is webbed
    Sometimes syndactyly can be part of a more complicated problem in the
    hand. With a complete examination and an X-ray if needed, your child’s
    doctor can begin planning for treatment.
    It is not a dangerous condition and does not need to be treated until your
    child is older and the risks of anesthesia are lower. We prefer to wait until
    your child is close to two years old.

    Webbed fingers

    What is the treatment for syndactyly?


    Reconstructive surgical treatment will be needed, because it is not possible to
    simply clip or cut the webbing. Your surgeon will reconstruct a new space
    between the bases of the fingers to maximize function. Often a skin graft will
    be borrowed from another spot on your child’s body where there is skin that
    can be spared.

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    Syndactyly

    To Learn More
    • Orthopedics
    206-987-2109
    • Ask your child’s
    healthcare provider
    • www.seattlechildrens.org

    Syndactyly of the toes does not interfere with a child’s day-to-day activities
    Free Interpreter (level of function), so toes that have syndactyly are not treated with surgical
    Services reconstruction.
    • In the hospital, ask
    your child’s nurse. Casting after surgery
    • From outside the
    hospital, call the
    toll-free Family
    Interpreting Line
    1-866-583-1527. Tell
    the interpreter the
    name or extension
    you need.

    A hand cast after surgery

    After surgery we will protect your child’s hand in a cast that is difficult for
    your child to wiggle out of. The cast will go above the elbow, similar to the
    picture shown above.
    • It is very important that you keep this cast clean and dry to prevent the
    buildup of heat and moisture which may lead to infection.
    • Typically the cast will be removed about three to four weeks after the surgery.
    • After the cast is removed, patients will need to wear custom-made splints
    for a period of time. These splints are made by our occupational therapists.

    © 2010 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, TX, All Rights Reserved.
    This material is for educational use. This publication was originally published by Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and has been
    adapted with permission by Seattle Children’s Hospital. Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is not responsible for any inaccuracies
    in content that differ from the content of the original Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children English edition.

    Seattle Children’s offers interpreter services for Deaf, hard of hearing or non-English speaking patients, family
    members and legal representatives free of charge. Seattle Children’s will make this information available in alternate
    formats upon request. Call the Family Resource Center at 206-987-2201. 8/18
    This handout has been reviewed by clinical staff at Seattle Children’s. However, your child’s needs are unique. Before PE1947
    you act or rely upon this information, please talk with your child’s healthcare provider.
    © 2018 Seattle Children’s, Seattle, Washington. All rights reserved.

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