Syndactyly correction of the hand in Apert syndrome

Clin Plast Surg. 1991 Apr;18(2):357-64.

Abstract

Surgical correction of syndactyly of the Apert hand should begin by 6 months and be completed by 3 years of age. As much surgery as possible is carried out at each sitting. Digit separation should be in order of functional importance. The first web space is deepened with a four-flap Z-plasty or a dorsal skin flap from the web and index finger. Syndactyly release using a dorsal flap and zig-zag technique is used to create the second and fourth web spaces. The complex long-ring syndactyly often requires a pedicled groin flap for reconstruction and preservation of growth potential. A five-digit hand can be achieved with adequate grasp and stable, sensate, well-aligned digits. These children can attain some degree of independent finger motion and aesthetically acceptable hands with this approach.

MeSH terms

  • Acrocephalosyndactylia / complications*
  • Acrocephalosyndactylia / diagnostic imaging
  • Acrocephalosyndactylia / surgery
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / complications*
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / surgery
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Syndactyly / complications*
  • Syndactyly / diagnostic imaging
  • Syndactyly / surgery
  • Time Factors