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Question: Hi. I am 30 years old and have a defect on my fingers, the third finger has an extra joined to it and it's flattened such that I cannot put a ring on it. Is possible for this to be corrected now or is it too late?
Attached are pictures.
Awaiting your response.
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Awaiting your reply....
Detailed Answer:
Hello mam,
Thanks for your query.
I have gone through the pictures provided.
Before I proceed further, please let me know whether this is present since birth or developed after any injury or disease.
Awaiting your reply....
Warm regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It has been that way from birth. I think the 2nd and third were actually joint and a surgery was done to split but I guess d surgery was not properly done
Brief Answer:
This can be corrected now with surgery.
Detailed Answer:
Hello mam,
From your description and image it seems to be syndactyly(webbing of finger). It seems that surgery was not properly done.
By the way, do not worry, this can be corrected now with surgery.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Wow! That will be great. Any referrals for the surgery and do you have an idea how this will cost me because am desperate to fix it.
Pls respond.
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Consult orthopaedic/hand surgeon in your area.
Detailed Answer:
Hello mam,
You can consult orthopaedic/hand surgeon in your area. In India it will cost around 60-80 thousand rupees.
Wishing you healthy life.
Warm regards...
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Saurabh Gupta
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