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The most notable finding in this patient with brachydactyly is the short 5th metacarpal. The 4th metacarpal is also short. Brachydactyly can be isolated or be associated with syndromic as well as non-syndromic conditions.
Brachydactyly is defined as shortening of the fingers or toes, which can be caused by shortening of the phalanges or metacarpals / metatarsals. It can occur in isolation or associated with a syndrome.
Download scientific diagram | Photograph and radiograph of hands, feet, and legs showing brachydactyly. (a, b, c) Patient 1 showed cone‐shaped epiphyses in hands and feet.
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Brachydactyly, or shortening of the digits, is a hereditary disorder characterized by abnormal development of the metacarpals, phalanges, or both. It is usually transmitted as an autosomal dominant gene with variable expression.
1 Μαΐ 2015 · Brachydactyly, or shortening of the digits, is due to the abnormal development of phalanges, metacarpals and/or metatarsals. This congenital malformation is common, easily detectable clinically but often requires additional radiological exploration.
Brachydactyly causes certain fingers or toes (digits) to be shorter than average in comparison with other digits. A short small finger or clubbed thumb are the most common brachydactyly types. Short fingers or short toes may affect appearance, but brachydactyly rarely affects function or movements.
