Polydactyly (too many fingers/toes)

This is a common condition and can be either on the side of the small finger/toe or on the side of the big finger/toe. Sometimes it is in the central finger. The most common one is on the small finger/toe, has a strong hereditary component and is more common in black Africans compared to other ethnicities. If the extra digit is not well formed and is a small tag, it can be tied off in the clinic and it will take about 2 weeks to become necrotic and fall off. Often a small skin pimple remains. Alternatively it can be surgically removed in theatre under sedation. If the extra finger is well formed then surgery is required.

Excision of a well formed digit on the side of the thumb and centrally is a little bit more complicated and your surgeon will discuss this with you in more detail.

Syndactyly (joined fingers and toes)

In this condition, the toes are joined together so that there is no space between them. If this happens in the foot, then there is little functional impairment and no need for surgery. In the hand however, surgery is usually required and this could be potentially complex and require skin grafting. Your surgeon will discuss this with you in more detail.

Foot & Ankle

Hip Pains

Knee

Shoulder

Spine

Lower Back Pain

Paediatric Orthopaedics

Elbow