Comparison Between Surgical Techniques for Correction of Congenital Syndactyly: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis.

ABSTRACT: This review aimed to assess which surgical technique has better outcomes to correct one of the most common congenital anomalies of the upper limb: syndactyly. The following databases were used in the search: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane (CENTRAL), LILACS, SciELO, Scopus and Web of Science, on October 27, 2022. Studies that described a surgical technique for correcting syndactyly and evaluated surgical complications were included. Studies about noncongenital or foot syndactyly were excluded. The risk of bias was assessed using a specific method for case reports. For synthesis of results, the characteristics of the studies and techniques were demonstrated by a qualitative analysis. Meta-analysis models were applied for complications, functionality, and aesthetic. Seventy-three studies were inclu

SUBMITTER: Schirlo JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11559772 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature