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Clinodactyly

Clinodactyly, characterized by a child's finger curving to one side, typically affects the little (pinky) finger but may also affect other fingers. Usually, the little finger bones' aberrant growth and development are affected.

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I have clinodactyly, and it is causing pain. Please help

Query: Hi doctor, My little fingers have been bent since birth, and I was told that I had clinodactyly. I am 22 now and have had no problem with these bent suckers until about two months ago. In the last two months, I have been getting incredible pain and tingling in both my little fingers. While driving a...  Read Full »


Dr. Shobhit Shah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Clinodactyly is an inherited condition characterized by bent fingers. Typically, any issues arise during childhood due to excessive growth or bending. Given that you're already past the growth stage, it's unlikely that this condition will suddenly manifest. Nevertheless,...  Read Full »

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