Brachydactyly

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Hand trauma

Patient Data

Age: 8 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

The most notable finding in this patient with brachydactyly is the short 5th metacarpal. The 4th metacarpal is also short.

Case Discussion

Brachydactyly can be isolated or be associated with syndromic as well as non-syndromic conditions.

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