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(Q70) Syndactyly
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119 224 in individuals diagnosis syndactyly confirmed
Diagnosis syndactyly is diagnosed Men are 25.37% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis syndactyly
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis syndactyly
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease syndactyly - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-54
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 55-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 40-44, 50-69, 75-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-39, 45-49, 70-74
Disease Features syndactyly
Non-contagious
Absence or low individual and public risk
Syndactyly - what does this mean
Syndactyly is a congenital condition in which two or more digits of the hand or foot are fused together. it occurs when the tissue between the digits does not divide completely during fetal development, resulting in the digits being abnormally joined.
What happens during the disease - syndactyly
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Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical Examination
- X-ray Examination
- CT Scan
- MRI Scan
- Ultrasound
- Genetic Testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of treatment: Reduce the amount of webbing between the fingers and toes and improve the overall appearance of the affected area.
- Surgery to separate the webbing
- Skin grafting to cover the exposed areas
- Physical therapy to improve range of motion
- Splinting to maintain finger and toe separation
- Occupational therapy to improve function of affected hand or foot
7 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Syndactyly - Prevention
Syndactyly is a congenital condition that involves the fusing of two or more fingers or toes. the best way to prevent this condition is to ensure the mother is healthy during pregnancy and receive regular prenatal care. this includes taking prenatal vitamins, avoiding alcohol and drugs, and maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine. additionally, avoiding exposure to environmental toxins, such as certain chemicals and radiation, may help reduce the risk of syndactyly.
Specified forms of the disease
| (Q70.0) Fused fingers |
| (Q70.1) Webbed fingers |
| (Q70.2) Fused toes |
| (Q70.3) Webbed toes |
| (Q70.4) Polysyndactyly |
| (Q70.9) Syndactyly, unspecified |