Brachydactyly

+Brachydactyly describes a condition characterized by unusually short [fingers](/wiki/finger) or [toes](/wiki/toe) compared to typical healthy [digit](/wiki/digit) lengths, often hereditary. It results from shortened [bones](/wiki/bone) within the digits, impacting the structure of the [hand](/wiki/hand) or [foot](/wiki/foot) from birth. This condition is primarily a [genetic disorder](/wiki/genetic-disorder), with various types (A, B, C, D, E) identified based on which [phalanges](/wiki/phalanges) are affected. Type A typically involves shortening of the middle phalanges, Type B affects terminal phalanges and often causes [nail](/wiki/nail) abnormalities, Type C primarily shortens middle and proximal phalanges of the index and middle fingers, Type D refers to a short thumb, and Type E involves short [metacarpals](/wiki/metacarpal) or [metatarsals](/wiki/metatarsal). While often occurring in isolation, brachydactyly can also be a symptom of broader [syndromes](/wiki/syndrome), such as [Down Syndrome](/wiki/Down_Syndrome) or [Turner Syndrome](/wiki/Turner_Syndrome). The shortening can range from mild to severe and may affect functional aspects like grip, though it is frequently a cosmetic concern.

+Brachydactyly describes a condition characterized by unusually short [fingers](/wiki/finger) or [toes](/wiki/toe) compared to typical healthy [digit](/wiki/digit) lengths, often hereditary. It results from shortened [bones](/wiki/bone) within the digits, impacting the structure of the [hand](/wiki/hand) or [foot](/wiki/foot) from birth. This condition is primarily a [genetic disorder](/wiki/genetic-disorder), with various types (A, B, C, D, E) identified based on which [phalanges](/wiki/phalanges) are affected. While often occurring in isolation, brachydactyly can also be a symptom of broader [syndromes](/wiki/syndrome), such as [Down Syndrome](/wiki/Down_Syndrome) or [Turner Syndrome](/wiki/Turner_Syndrome). The shortening can range from mild to severe and may affect functional aspects like grip, though it is frequently a cosmetic concern.

+- [Polydactyly](/wiki/polydactyly)

+Brachydactyly describes a condition characterized by unusually short [fingers](/wiki/finger) or [toes](/wiki/toe) compared to typical healthy [digit](/wiki/digit) lengths, often hereditary. It results from shortened [bones](/wiki/bone) within the digits, impacting the structure of the [hand](/wiki/hand) or [foot](/wiki/foot) from birth.

+Brachydactyly describes a condition characterized by unusually short [fingers](/wiki/finger) or [toes](/wiki/toe), often hereditary. It results from shortened bones within the digits, impacting the structure of the [hand](/wiki/hand) or [foot](/wiki/foot) from birth.

+## See also

+- [Genetic Disorder](/wiki/genetic-disorder)

+- [Congenital Anomaly](/wiki/congenital-anomaly)

+- [Syndactyly](/wiki/syndactyly)