Clinodactyly of the 5th finger

What is Clinodactyly of the 5th finger?

Clinodactyly of the 5th finger is the bending of the 5th finger of the hand towards the 4th finger. Minor curvature of the 5th finger is not defined as clinodactyly. It is usually given by an abnormal shape of the 3rd digit or phalange.

Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects, can help us to better understand the potential underlying causes of a symptom, including a rare disease or genetic syndrome.

Limbs refer to the arms and legs of the body. They also include the hands and feet connected to the main limbs. Parts of the limbs include the fingers and toes, known as digits.

The limbs are an essential part of many different functions of the body, including movement, feeding and other necessary daily skills. Symptoms and features affecting the development and functioning of the limbs may also impact on these activities as well.

Generally, symptoms affecting the limbs may be seen with the naked eye. Although diagnosing a limb related symptom may involve different tests and assessments, both subjective and objective.

Abnormal Curvature of the 5th Finger: Clinodactyly of the 5th finger is characterized by a noticeable sideways bend or curvature, typically affecting the pinky finger.

Minimal Impact on Function: Although the 5th finger may be bent, it often does not cause pain or significant issues with hand function, but it may affect the appearance or grip.

What should I do next?

In some instances, clinodactyly of the 5th finger may be one of the features of a rare disease or genetic syndrome. To find out if someone with Clinodactyly of the 5th finger, may be due to a genetic syndrome, it is important to have a consultation and evaluation with a clinical genetic specialist.  Specialists may also suggest specific genetic testing or other types of tests to help reach a diagnosis.  FDNA’s AI technology can help speed up the diagnostic process by analyzing facial features and other health information.

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Synonyms:
Clinodactyly of the little finger, Bilateral fifth finger clinodactyly, Curvature of little finger, Bilateral fifth digit clinodactyly, Curvature of pinky finger, Clinodactyly of fifth digit, Fifth finger clinodactyly, Permanent curving of the pinkie finger, Curvature of pinkie finger
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