Causes of finger deformities in newborns

It is the common wish of many parents to have a healthy baby. Newborns always have various symptoms, among which newborn deformities are the last thing many parents want to happen. Such symptoms will also have a certain impact on the baby's physical and mental health. However, if we can grasp the causes of such symptoms, we can effectively improve and prevent such symptoms. Let's take a look at the causes of newborn finger deformities.

Causes of finger deformities in newborns

The causes of finger deformities in newborns are very complex and can be roughly divided into two categories: genetic and environmental factors. Genetic factors include chromosomal abnormalities and gene mutations. Environmental factors are teratogens, including biological factors such as rubella virus, cytomegalovirus, Toxoplasma, herpes simplex virus, Treponema pallidum, etc.; chemical factors such as most anticancer drugs, oral contraceptives, organic pesticides, etc.; others such as maternal diabetes, chronic alcoholism, nutritional deficiencies, etc. can cause fetal malformations; ionizing radiation is also a strong teratogen, which may even affect the third generation.

If a child's fingers cannot be straightened, the bone and joint deformities should be corrected as early as possible to prevent the deformity from developing, restore normal limb function, and ensure the normal growth and development of the child. These are the principles of treating deformities. Early deformity correction in infancy is beneficial to the developmental reconstruction of the repaired hand anatomical structure and function, is beneficial to the psychological development of the child, and reduces local scar residue after surgery. Therefore, the best time to undergo plastic surgery for congenital malformations of the hands and upper limbs in children is within 2 years of age. Many congenital malformations should undergo their first plastic surgery or complete correction of the deformity at this time, such as thumb dysplasia, multiple thumb deformity, polydactyly, complex syndactyly, etc.

However, if the deformity is serious and threatens survival, failure to undergo surgery early will cause edema of the extremities or even gangrene; or if the deformity is mild and can be corrected with a simple surgery, then Director Mo recommends performing surgery within 3-6 months after the child is born to correct congenital hand deformities.

The above is an introduction to the causes of newborn finger deformities. After understanding, we know that newborn finger deformities are caused by congenital genetic and some environmental factors. In order to avoid such symptoms, women should maintain good living habits during pregnancy, try to avoid taking medications during pregnancy, and also maintain a happy mood and pay attention to a balanced diet and nutrition.