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Congenital Digit Deformities: Camptodactyly, Clinodactyly, Brachydactyly, Macrodactyly, and Symphalangism
Benjamin D W Belfort1,2, Nicole L Wire1,2, Mariana Trevino1,2
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States.
Abstract:
Congenital deformities of the digits can greatly impact hand function, aesthetics, and psychosocial well-being. Given the hand's crucial role in fine motor activity and social interaction, even subtle abnormalities can prompt clinical evaluation. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of five congenital digit deformities (camptodactyly, clinodactyly, brachydactyly, macrodactyly, and symphalangism), with emphasis on their clinical presentation, underlying etiologies, diagnostic evaluation, and management strategies.
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