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- Macrodactyly is a rare condition where a finger (digit) grows larger than normal, making up less than 1% of congenital hand issues.
- A case study of a 49-year-old woman showed that after surgery to reduce tissue and release pressure on nerves, there was no significant growth in the affected area over 6 years.
- The findings emphasize that tissue overgrowth can worsen with age, and surgical intervention, particularly median nerve neurotomy, is important to minimize the chance of deformity returning.
Article Abstract
Background: Macrodactyly is a rare congenital malformation characterized by an increase in the size of all structures of a digit, accounting for less than 1% of all congenital upper extremity conditions.
Case Summary: We report a case involving a 49-year-old woman who presented for the first time with untreated, radial-sided hand macrodactyly. We performed soft tissue debulking, amputation, median nerve neurotomy and coaptation, and carpal tunnel release. At the 6-year follow-up, no significant growth was observed in the bone or soft tissue of the affected area.
Conclusion: Tissue overgrowth in patients with progressive macrodactyly can continue and progress excessively with age. Median nerve neurotomy and coaptation play a crucial role in preventing recurrence of the deformity.
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