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Sunday, February 18th, 2018 Elizabeth Anthony

Webbed toes are a fusion of 2 or more digits in the feet.

Occasionally it can involve bone, blood vessels, muscles and nerves. A majority of the time it is simply skin holding the toes together.

Causes

During early pregnancy the child’s hands and feet begin to split into fingers and toes. If this is unsuccessful then webbed digits develop. It occurs in 1 out of every 2,500 births.

Webbed toes often occur with no other abnormalities, however they can occur in the present of over 50 genetic abnormalities such as down syndrome.

Treatment

If syndactyly does not cause pain, then it is purely a cosmetic issue. Patient can either choose to have corrective surgery, or live with the condition. It does not usually case any sort of biomechanical issues in regarding to walking or balance.

Surgery for syndactyly involves creation of “rotational skin flaps” and dividing any soft tissue or bone that is joining the toes. The skin flaps are then sutured into correct position to cover any open areas.

Recovery will depend on the level of involvement of the surgery.

If you are concerned that you or your child has webbed toes and would like a consultation, visit on of the four offices of Innovative Foot and Ankle. We have locations throughout northern New Jersey in Montclair, Bayonne, Kenilworth and Little Ferry.

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