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What Is The Treatment For Toe Hypoplasia In A Baby?

my newborn daughter was born with hypoplasia of the 2nd and 3rd toe. Both of those toes are much shorter than her other toes. One of the toes looks like a little nub and the other does not have a normal nailbed. That nail is growing sort of like a cat s claw, just straight, she has no nailbed. What could be the cause? Also what type of surgery could be done? I was thinking plastic surgery or maybe inserting a piece of silicone or something to lengthen the toes...
Mon, 2 Jan 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Do not worry. This can be corrected to some extent once child grows up by plastic surgery.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Archana Verma
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What Is The Treatment For Toe Hypoplasia In A Baby?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Do not worry. This can be corrected to some extent once child grows up by plastic surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Archana Verma