Akshat Saxena holds the record for having been born with the most fingers and toes.
The Record Holder: Akshat Saxena
Akshat Saxena was born with an astonishing 34 fingers and toes – 14 fingers and 14 toes. This remarkable case highlights the condition known as polydactyly. See source: News24 This earned him a place in the Guinness World Records. Another source mentions him having seven fingers on each hand and ten toes on each foot. See source: CBS News While seemingly conflicting, both accounts point to the significant number of extra digits he possessed.
Understanding Polydactyly
Polydactyly, or polydactylism, is a condition where an individual is born with extra fingers or toes. [See sources: Wikipedia, Cleveland Clinic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polydactyly, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24302-polydactyly-extra-digits) It's considered one of the most common birth defects affecting hands and feet. The extra digits can vary in size and functionality. In many cases, surgical removal is considered to improve function and prevent complications.
Other Notable Cases
While Akshat Saxena holds the record, other individuals have also been born with a significant number of extra digits. For example, the Guinness World Records video mentions a person born with 14 fingers and 14 toes. [See source: Guinness World Records video] This highlights the spectrum of polydactyly and the various presentations of this condition. There are many reported cases of individuals born with varying degrees of polydactyly, some more extreme than others.
