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Symbrachydactly is a hand abnormality present at birth that affects only a single limb.
Symbrachydactyly is not a heredity condition. The cause remains unknown.
Characteristics include short, stiff, webbed or missing fingers. Underlying bones, muscles, tendons and other tissue are also affected. Cases vary in severity. In some instances a thumb and all fingers are present, but are shorter than typical. In more severe cases a thumb is present but fingers and missing. In the most severe cases, there is either a partial thumb or no thumb and no fingers.
Treatment depends on the scope of the anomaly and may be aimed at improving the appearance and function of the hand. Options also include fitting the child with a prosthetic hand or fingers.
Reviewed by: Aaron J Berger, MD
This page was last updated on: June 23, 2022 04:35 PM
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Clinodactyly refers to curvature of a finger in the plane of the palm. The condition most commonly affects the pinky finger.
Camptodactyly refers to a flexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the fingers. It may occur in just one finger, usually the pinky finer, or multiple fingers. It may be present in both hands or just one hand.
Hand surgery encompasses a variety of different surgical procedures that can address different problems with the hand and arm. Hand surgeons also perform microsurgical reattachment of amputated digits and limbs, microsurgical reconstruction of soft tissues and bone, nerve reconstruction, and surgery to improve function in paralyzed upper limbs.