Baby Born In Bay Area With 12 Functioning Fingers, 12 Toes at KTVU TV in San Francisco brings us the story of an infant born with some extremely well developed extra fingers and toes. Polydactyly is not uncommon. Most cases involve extra nubs of tissue that do not have much, if any function. They are often removed because of interference with function or cosmesis. This baby’s anatomical extras are unusual because of the highly developed state. The parents have no plans for removal.
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Some famous people with extra digits include the Florida Marlins’ pitcher Antonio Alfonseca, and blues guitarist Hound Dog Taylor.
An x-ray might look similar to this one.
Image courtesy of http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Polydactyly_01_Lhand_AP.jpg.
Image courtesy of http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/polydactyly_of_foot.
Could it be that “15 Jun 07 Oprah Has 6 Toes?” Click here to get the big picture and count. Six toes? Fused fifth and sixth toes? Extra bunion? You be the judge.
Image courtesy of http://nynerd.com/oprah-has-6-toes/.
Those born with extras, may you be blessed in your abundance.
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