What is finger syndactyly?
Finger syndactyly is a webbing or fusion of fingers, connecting two fingers to each other in an abnormal way. Any two fingers or more may be partially or completely involved.
When the connection includes bone fusion, it is referred to in some cases as bony or complex syndactyly, or as symphalangism in others.
Syndactyly can be corrected surgically.
Fused or conjoined fingers may be congenital, or some cases may result from environmental exposure of the fetus during gestation, or both, or the causes may remain unknown.
Finger syndactyly can also manifest as part of underlying genetic diseases or syndromes. However, this diagnosis also depends on other accompanying features.
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Understanding limb-related symptoms and features.
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.
What should I do next?
In some instances, finger syndactyly may be one of the features of a rare disease or genetic syndrome. To find out if someone with Finger Syndactyly, 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.