The presence of an extra sixth finger or toe is a very common congenital malformation. This condition is called hexadactyly. Hexadactyly in itself can be innocuous, absolutely harmless and very easily remedied, when the hexadactyly is an isolated finding and the bay is otherwise entirely normal. In most cases, doctors remove an extra finger or toe in early childhood. The goal of treatment is to give your child a hand or foot that works well and looks typical. If the digit is poorly formed and contained no bone, sometimes the treatment is as simple as attaching a vascular clip at the base. If the digit is better formed, a surgeon removes it in the operating room when your child is about 1 year old. This is done as a day
