Characterizing the Timing of Surgical Repair of Congenital Hand Differences in the United States.

ABSTRACT: Background: Suggested timing of reconstruction of congenital hand differences varies widely. The goal of timely intervention is to achieve near-normal appearance and function. We evaluated national trends in surgical timing of congenital hand differences to determine whether interventions align with the literature. Methods: Recommended ages for surgical reconstruction were identified. The Pediatric National Surgical Quality Improvement Project database was queried from 2012 to 2020 for children who underwent surgery for simple syndactyly (SS), complex syndactyly (CS), polydactyly, or congenital trigger finger. Subgroup analysis was conducted to assess whether the surgeon's subspecialty (plastic surgery vs orthopedic surgery, pediatric vs generalist) influenced the timing of r

SUBMITTER: Cummings OW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11571587 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature