Anyone out there have 7 toes on one foot?
We have 4 children: 3 girls, and Nov 3, 03, our first boy! Yippee! No one in either of our families is known to have this condition, so we were quite shocked when our son was born with it. He was the talk of the hospital. Most there had seen babies with extra digits, but not like him!
I soon discovered that having an extra digit on either hands or feet is not so unusual, however, our son is very rare.... he was born two extra digits ....on the same foot! All 7 toes are complete and fully functional, with bones, and nails.
We have consulted with the Pediatrician, who referred us to a podiatrist. The DPM also noticed that he has yet another condition on the same foot, somewhat like "clubbed foot", so Joshua has to have his foot put in a cast every week until it's straightened out. The DPM also said surgery would be necessary at about one year, and that someone in his group could do the operation. YYSSW. He was however, humble enough to suggest we try to find someone with more experience. We've asked the DPM to consult with his peers and if possible refer us to an Ortho.
Joshua's situation could be harder to correct than most, because the bone for the big toe appears to be under developed at this time, and the 2nd toe seems to have the larger bone for a big toe. He could loose the actual big toe, which is used to balance and does most of the work for walking.
We live in CA about 2 hours out of Los Angeles, 5-6 hours from the San Francisco Bay area, and have family in Orange and San Diego Counties. We too only want the best for our son and would be glad to hear from anyone who can help. Maybe one of the Doctors who have help others with this will know someone with plenty of experience. We really are concerned about this because no one we have talked to or have ever met has had *2* too many toes on one foot.
I'm glad I found this group, and look forward to reading future posts.
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jmmommy
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(2/20/04 11:06 am) Reply
hello
Hi! I just read your posting. I have also heard that extra digits are not uncommon, but I have yet to actually meet anyone else that has had this situation (other than this website). I was happy to find this website too, it's nice to be able to talk to people with the same situation. My second son has 2 extra thumbs (one on each hand). He just had his first surgery a couple weeks ago. His thumbs were connected, but they did have two distinct nails. Good luck finding a doctor.
Re: hello
Dr. Naysmith of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is amazing. He has done all my surgeries. I would suggest looking into him if at all possible.
Collin Nelson
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(3/1/04 7:57 pm) Reply
Polydactyly Hi, My name is Collin, I am 16. I am doing a report on polydactyly and I picked this because it was unusually disease. I just wanted to learn more about it. If u could e-mail me info about the disorder I would be grateful. Thank U A lot
Extra toes
Your son's not so unusual. I'm 29 years old and I was born with 8 toes on one foot. All too were fully functional and I had the three extra's removed when I was 2 and 7 respectively.
I'm not saying it was easy growing up with having to wear 'special shoes' but now i look back and understand that I was and am truly special.
I always tell others that at least I get to make feet paintings like no one else.
I do not have a normal foot now, I have no big toe like normal people but 5 little ones but thats the best thing, I'm different from everyone else!!!
No one in either of our families is known to have this condition, so we were quite shocked when our son was born with it. He was the talk of the hospital. Most there had seen babies with extra digits, but not like him! 
Hi, My name is Collin, I am 16. I am doing a report on polydactyly and I picked this because it was unusually disease. I just wanted to learn more about it. If u could e-mail me info about the disorder I would be grateful. Thank U A lot
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