Symphalangism is:: (A) Reduplication of fingers, (B) Fusion of the interphalangeal joints, (C) Shortening of the fingers as a result of decreased length of the phalanges, (D) Joined fingers
Answer is B. Ans. B. Fusion of the interphalangeal jointsFusion of interphalangeal joints usually the middle with the proximal phalanx, it usually accompanies syndactylism.Treatment is by fusing in the functional position of partial flexion