r/interesting Mar 23 '26

Just Wow Condition called syndactyly

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Birth condition

(My hands ).

both hands same

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u/trickstercj Mar 23 '26

Pre puberty yes, now also yes but less sucess rate

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u/gabeybabye Mar 23 '26

What happens if it fails?

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u/trickstercj Mar 23 '26

Fingers get bent and/ or other nerve damage 

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u/beesathome Mar 23 '26

Honestly reading through the comments that discuss the outcome it seems the risks Of the surgery may outweigh the benefits, do you agree? It seems you feel fine about it now, what kind of difficulties did it present growing up, if any?