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Why does my baby have crooked pinkies?
Clinodactyly means that your child has a finger that curves to one side. It usually affects the little (pinky) finger but can affect other fingers as well. It is typically caused by abnormal growth and development of the small bones of the finger.
Is it normal to have slightly bent pinkies?
It’s normal for fingers to curve at an angle less than 10 degrees. Clinodactyly specifically refers to finger curves at angles greater than 10 degrees.
Is Clinodactyly a birth defect?
Clinodactyly is a congenital condition. That means a child’s born with it, as opposed to developing it later on. The unusual shape may be caused by the growth of an abnormally shaped finger bone or by a problem with a growth plate in one of the finger’s bones.
How rare is a bent pinky?
Clinodactyly is the medical term for an abnormally bent or curved finger. The affected finger abnormally curves to the side and may overlap other fingers. While the condition is relatively rare among the general population (3 percent), it affects one in four children born with Down syndrome (trisomy 21).
What is clinodactyly a symptom of?
Clinodactyly is caused by a developmental defect in the bones of the finger. This defect causes the bone to make a wedge shape instead of a normal rectangle. Clinodactyly can be associated with many syndromes including Down syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, Turner syndrome, Fanconi anemia and others.
Is clinodactyly hereditary?
Clinodactyly can be passed through inheritance and presents as either an isolated anomaly or a component manifestation of a genetic syndrome.
Are crooked pinkies hereditary?
Clinodactyly is an autosomal dominant trait that has variable expressiveness and incomplete penetrance. Clinodactyly can be passed through inheritance and presents as either an isolated anomaly or a component manifestation of a genetic syndrome.
Can you have clinodactyly and not have Down syndrome?
Is clinodactyly a mutation?
It is a fairly common isolated anomaly which often goes unnoticed, but also occurs in combination with other abnormalities in certain genetic syndromes….
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What is Clinodactyly a symptom of?
Are bent pinkies dominant or recessive?
dominant
Bent Little Finger (L): A dominant allele results in the end joint of the little finger of each hand bending inward. Straight little fingers are a result of the recessive genotype.
Is Clinodactyly curable?
Overall, the outlook for a child with clinodactyly is good. With proper treatment, the finger can be straightened and range of mobility can be restored. If your child has clinodactyly, talk with their doctor about your options and whether surgery is appropriate at this time.
Is clinodactyly curable?
Is clinodactyly genetic?
Genetics. Clinodactyly is an autosomal dominant trait that has variable expressiveness and incomplete penetrance. Clinodactyly can be passed through inheritance and presents as either an isolated anomaly or a component manifestation of a genetic syndrome.