Polydactyly (extra fingers) occurs in 1/750 live births #extra #finger #polydactyl #medicalstudent | Nick Pappas, MD

Polydactyly is a genetic condition where a person has extra fingers or toes. It is typically inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning a child has a 50% chance of inheriting it if one parent carries the gene. The condition ranges from small extra digits to fully developed fingers or toes and may occur on its own or as part of a genetic syndrome. Treatment often involves surgery if the additional digit affects function or appearance. #reels #memes #explore | Explaining Everything