Supernumerary Digit
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The supernumerary finger, also called polydactyly, is a congenital variant in which the hand or foot has an extra digit beyond the usual number. It can be a complete, functional digit or just a small appendage of tissue.
How it appears: it is identified from birth and its form is highly variable; sometimes the extra digit is well formed and other times it is barely an outline attached by skin.
Common causes: it usually has a hereditary component and, at times, is associated with other developmental features, so a careful evaluation is advisable.
Evaluation falls to the pediatrician and the pediatric orthopedist, and when it affects the hand the hand surgeon may join. If your child has this feature, scheduling an early visit helps understand the case and plan appropriate follow-up.
Data on 255 doctors who treat supernumerary digit
Which specialist treats supernumerary digit?
A supernumerary (extra) finger in children should be evaluated by a Pediatric Surgeon; an Orthopedist or Hand Surgeon may be involved in the surgical correction.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in supernumerary digit
Dr. Rafael Reynaga Martinez
Dr. Carlos Lozano Márquez
Dr. Armando Alvarez Martínez
Dr. Javier Baldizon Recio
Dr. Jaime Dante Hernandez Mendoza
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Francisco Javier Caballero Garcia
Dr. Raul Humberto Cavazos Caudillo
Dr. Hector Francisco Gaytan Osuna
Dr. Carlos Enrique Garcia Estrella
Dr. Luis Fernando Gonzalez Alatorre
Dr. Alberto Guevara Alvarez
Dr. Pablo Robles Perez
Dr. José Manuel Hernández Campos
Dr. Roberto Romero Torres
Dr. Cristian Rivera Reyes
Dr. Jorge Alberto Leyva Medellín
Dr. Carlos Ricardo Rueda Alvarado
Dr. Carlos Elias Bistre Ramirez
Dr. José Mario Dorantes Rodríguez
Frequently asked questions
What is supernumerary digit?
The supernumerary finger, also called polydactyly, is a congenital variant in which the hand or foot has an extra digit beyond the usual number. It can be a complete, functional digit or just a small appendage of tissue.
Which doctor treats supernumerary digit?
A supernumerary (extra) finger in children should be evaluated by a Pediatric Surgeon; an Orthopedist or Hand Surgeon may be involved in the surgical correction.