Triphalangeal thumb: case report and literature review

Triphalangeal thumb: case report and literature review

Authors

  • Alessio Pedrazzini UO Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica di Parma
  • Francesco Pogliacomi UO Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica di Parma
  • Alessandra Colacicco UO Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica di Parma
  • Cristina Galavotti UO Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica di Parma
  • Massimo De Filippo Radiology Unit. Department of Surgical Sciences. University of Parma. Italy. Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma (Italy)
  • Silvio Tocco Studio Terapico Kaiser, Via Trento 15/A, 43100 Parma, Italy
  • Francesco Ceccarelli UO Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica di Parma

Keywords:

thumb, phalanx, finger, hand, malformation

Abstract

Triphalangeal thumb (TPT) is a relatively rare congenital anomaly of the hand with evidence for autosomal dominant transmission. Surgical treatment is not always required, but according to Wood’s classification it is related to the shape of the extra phalange. In this article, we present a case of  a 32 year old woman with isolated bilateral TPT.

Author Biography

Alessio Pedrazzini, UO Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica di Parma

specialista in ortopedia e traumatolgia, specialista in idrologia medica, master in Chirurgia della Mano, diploma di Tecniche Microchirurgiche, professore a  contratto dell'Università di Parma

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Published

15-12-2015

Issue

Vol. 86 No. 3 (2015): Acta BioMed 3-2015

Section

CASE REPORTS

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How to Cite

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Pedrazzini A, Pogliacomi F, Colacicco A, Galavotti C, De Filippo M, Tocco S, et al. Triphalangeal thumb: case report and literature review. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2015 Dec. 15 [cited 2024 Jul. 27];86(3):290-5. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/4986