Hand and Finger Anomalies is a very common feature observed in various people around us in our daily interactions. Beautiful hand and fingers is a must for everyone and it is quite odd to find someone with such problem. However with recent advancement in medicine and surgery this kind of irregularity is cured. Reconstructive Surgery for Hand and Finger Anomalies is a recommended surgery to treat this problem.

The individual is born with extra finger or thumb or one or two extra digits which is also known as polydactyly. There may be missing or fused fingers known as syndactyly. In certain cases finger may show abnormal bending at normal joints. The size of the finger or toes may enlarge several times more than adjoining digits known as macrodactyly. In some case deep grooves are also present on the digits. All such cases are advised to get operated early in life.

Congenital deformities of the hand mean that kind of deformity with which a child is born with significant problems in the use of the hand. With recent advancement in medical field modern surgical techniques are available to correct this kind of deformity at a very early age. In some cases this surgery is possible during infancy while in others this surgery is done at two or three years allowing normal development and functioning of the hand.

The different forms of Congenital Deformity include:

• Problems in development of the parts
• Failure of the parts of the hand to separate
• Duplications of digit
• Undergrowth of digits
• Overgrowth of digits
• Congenital constriction band syndrome
• Generalized problems with the skeletal system

Treatments of Congenital Deformity of hand include:

• Limb manipulation and stretching
• Splinting of the affected limb
• Tendon transfers
• External appliances
• Physical therapy
• Correction of contracture
• Grafting : This technique is used to transfer the skin, bone nerves or other tissue from a healthy part of the body to repair the injured part of the hand.

Reconstructive Surgery for Hand and Finger Anomalies can restore a significant degree of feeling and function to injured hands. The recovery from such surgery may however take months and a period of hand therapy will most often be needed.

Our Medical team in India assists your Reconstructive Surgery for Hand and Finger Anomalies in Apollo Hospital, accredited to JCI. The hospital assures safety and world class results for Cosmetic Surgery and Reconstructive surgery in India at a minimal cost. Providing time economy to its patients, Apollo ideally takes care of your Medical Treatment in India.