If recommended, the surgery is usually done while the child is about 1 year of age. Historically, polydactyly has in some areas been considered an indication of witchcraft.
Monday, August 07, 2006
Polydactyly
Polydactyly, or polydactylism, also known as hyperdactyly, is the anatomical variant consisting of more than the usual number of digits on the hands and/or feet. It is a congenital abnormality, usually genetically inherited.
If recommended, the surgery is usually done while the child is about 1 year of age. Historically, polydactyly has in some areas been considered an indication of witchcraft.
If recommended, the surgery is usually done while the child is about 1 year of age. Historically, polydactyly has in some areas been considered an indication of witchcraft.
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Strange, but maybe not so uncommon. I know another blogger with polydactyly.
hmmm
but very well formed
very natural
some who has this polydactyly...
or extra fingers or toes...
they are more like a lump of meat...
so are those toes functional?
can u move it?
how do u buy shoes?
and i think this run in the gene
i think it is a genetic defect but not quite relates to disease
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