Fingers were joined since birth. One year after surgical separation of the fingers, creating normalcy.
Treatment area: Congenital Hand Differences.
Syndactyly, One Year After Separation
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Read guideMedically reviewed by Dr. Pankaj Jindal (MS Orthopaedics & Reconstructive Microsurgeon), Specialist Hand Surgeon, Jindal Hand Surgery, Pune, Maharashtra, India.Maharashtra Medical Council Reg. No. 66746Last reviewed: 2026-10-03