FINGER POLYDACTYLY

Polydactyly is one oi the most common congenital differences. Duplicat ions of the index finger, central rays, and small digit each have uniq ue characteristics and associations, Complex anomalies such as the mir ror hand and pentadactyly represent specialized forms of polydactyly. The goal of reconstructing a functional hand is met by appreciating th e anatomic variations and systemic implications, then employing the ch allenging technical and intellectual concepts described.