Ray Resection for Progressive Macrodactyly of the Hand: Surgical Technique and Illustrative Cases

Peter M Waters; Bryce T Gillespie

doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.05.012

Ray Resection for Progressive Macrodactyly of the Hand: Surgical Technique and Illustrative Cases

J Hand Surg Am. 2016 Aug;41(8):e251-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.05.012. Epub 2016 Jun 23.

Authors

Peter M Waters¹, Bryce T Gillespie²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA.
² The Hand and Upper Extremity Center of Georgia, Atlanta, GA. Electronic address: b.gillespie@handcenterga.com.

PMID: 27344071
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.05.012

Abstract

Macrodactyly of the hand is a rare condition. Although the underlying mechanism is being more fully elucidated, surgical intervention is typically required to improve the size and function of the affected digits. However, when an involved digit(s) is rapidly progressive in size, ray resection amputation may be the most appropriate treatment. Clinical cases are presented to illustrate single-digit and 2-digit ray resection amputations for progressive macrodactyly.

Keywords: Congenital hand; macrodactyly; ray resection.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Amputation, Surgical / methods*
Child, Preschool
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Hand Deformities, Congenital / diagnosis
Hand Deformities, Congenital / surgery*
Humans
Infant
Male
Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
Postoperative Care / methods
Time Factors
Wound Healing / physiology

Supplementary concepts

Macrodactyly of the hand