A member asked:

Syndactyly - webbed feet: what are the risks of the operation to separate two webbed toes?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Syndactyly: The risks are the same as with any surgery. However if this is not causing problems why have the surgery ?

Answered 1/1/2014

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Dr. David Mai answered

There are many ...: Infection, non healing wounds, delayed healing, to name just a few and rarely death but very possible. Surgery is the last resort.

Answered 1/2/2014

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