Syndactyly of the toes.

The experience gained through the management of 43 patients with syndactyly of the toes is presented. The incidence appears to be similar to that of syndactyly of the fingers. Type 1 syndactyly, or zygodactyly, always presented itself as a cosmetic problem; its correction is occasionally indicated and the procedure used is discussed. Type 2 syndactyly, or polysyndactyly, represents a functional problem and deserves surgical correction. My negative experience with the more complex procedures described for the correction of polysyndactyly is presented as well as my satisfaction with the simpler procedures. Suggestions for management are offered.