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I am 33 years old male. Doctor please help me in knowing about most common facts about polydactyly?
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Common facts about polydactyly are: 1) the growth of extra finger or extra toe generally happens in the right hand and left foot respectively. 2) polydactyly affects more on hands and less on feet. 3) polydactyly usually occurs more in men as compared to women. 4) one out of 500 to 1000 babies are born with polydactyly. 5) its occurrence, however, is more common in the african american population as 1 out of 150 babies are born with an extra finger or toe.
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