It can be surprising and emotional for parents to see a newborn with six fingers on one or both hands. The first thought is often worry, wondering if this extra finger means something is seriously ...

Polydactyly is the most common congenital digital anomaly of the hand. The three types of this condition are: (1) type I, in which the extra finger is a soft small tissue segment (post-axial nubbin); ...

A common anatomical variation is being born with more than ten fingers or more than ten toes. Former Doctor Who actor David Tennant this week confirmed he has 11 toes. He says he was born with an ...