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This case study describes camptodactyly, a condition affecting finger joints, in a 20-year-old patient and their mother. Early surgical intervention is recommended to prevent severe skeletal deformities.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Genetics
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Camptodactyly is a congenital hand anomaly characterized by permanent flexion of the little finger.
- Familial inheritance patterns are observed in some cases of camptodactyly.
- Skeletal deformities can arise secondary to untreated camptodactyly.
Abstract:
A case of camptodactyly of three fingers in the left and four fingers in the right hand in a 20 year old patient is described. His mother showed the same appearances with great changes in the skeleton. This case emphasizes that an early operation is justified for the prevention of skeletal deformities.