Brachydactyly (Clinodactyly)

Definition

Definition of Brachydactyly (Clinodactyly)
Brachydactyly is a medical term which literally means "shortness of the fingers and toes" (digits). The shortness is relative to the length of other long bones and other parts of the body. Brachydactyly is an inherited, usually dominant trait. It most often occurs as an isolated dysmelia, but can also occur with other anomalies as part of many congenital syndromes.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Brachydactyly (Clinodactyly)
The list of signs and symptoms for Brachydactyly type A3 includes the 2 symptoms listed below:

1. Short middle phalanx of fifth finger
2. Clinodactyly of fifth finger

Causes

Causes of Brachydactyly (Clinodactyly)
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Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Brachydactyly (Clinodactyly)
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Treatment

Treatment of Brachydactyly (Clinodactyly)
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Prognosis

Prognosis of Brachydactyly (Clinodactyly)
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Prevention

Prevention of Brachydactyly (Clinodactyly)
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