A rare case of mobile diplopodia mistaken for polydactyly

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Published Jan 28, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22551/2023.38.1001.10232
Timothy Woodacre Sarah Dunkerley Peter J. Cox

Abstract

We present a rare case of a mobile diplopodia in an infant with disorganization syndrome. This was initially mistaken for polydactyly due to the more typical association between these conditions. The resulting corrective surgery was more extensive and complicated than anticipated, with the removal of a partial foot duplication and reconstruction of residual hindfoot structures, rather than the planned digit amputation. We highlight the association of diplopodia with disorganization syndrome, discuss differentiating diplopodia from polydactyly and describe the surgical management of an unusual case.

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Keywords

Polydactyly, diplopodia, disorganization syndrome, foot and ankle surgery, pediatric orthopedic surgery

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How to Cite
Woodacre, T., Dunkerley, S., & Cox, P. J. (2023). A rare case of mobile diplopodia mistaken for polydactyly. Archive of Clinical Cases, 10(1), Arch Clin Cases 2023; 10(1):15-17. https://doi.org/10.22551/2023.38.1001.10232
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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2023)
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Case Reports

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Woodacre, T., Dunkerley, S., & Cox, P. J. (2023). A rare case of mobile diplopodia mistaken for polydactyly. Archive of Clinical Cases, 10(1), Arch Clin Cases 2023; 10(1):15-17. https://doi.org/10.22551/2023.38.1001.10232