Department of Podiatry Researchers Yield New Data on Health and Medicine (Middle Phalangectomy for the Correction of Macrodactyly of the 2nd Digit in an Adult Patient: A Case Report).

A recent case report published in the International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery explores the surgical management of macrodactyly, a rare congenital anomaly characterized by localized gigantism of one or more digits. The report focuses on the case of an 18-year-old female patient with macrodactyly of the second digit, addressing discomfort, footwear issues, and psychological distress. The surgical intervention involved middle phalangectomy, debulking of fibrofatty tissue, joint capsule and tendon repair, and a Winograd wedge resection procedure. Despite some postoperative complications, the patient reported manageable pain levels and expressed satisfaction with the cosmetic outcome and improved footwear options. The findings highlight the importance of tailored surgical approaches in addressing macrodactyly and improving patients' quality of life. [Extracted from the article]