Symbrachydactyly is a congenital abnormality, characterized by limb anomalies consisting of

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, cutaneous

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and global

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or a routine of regularly stretching the fingers.

Cause

The cause of symbrachydactyly is unknown. One possible cause might be an interruption of the blood supply to the developing arm at four to six weeks of pregnancy. There is no link to anything the mother did or did not do during pregnancy. There is also no increased risk of having another child with the same condition or that the child will pass the condition on to his or her children.{{cite web , date=8 July 2010 , title=What causes symbrachydactyly? , url=http://www.gosh.nhs.uk/gosh_families/information_sheets/hand_surgery_symbrachydactyly_treatment_options/hand_surgery_symbrachydactyly_treatment_options_families.html#whatcauses , accessdate=14 May 2011

Treatment

Most children with symbrachydactyly have excellent function in daily activities. Due to the length of their arm, they do not qualify for most artificial limbs. However, some adaptive prosthetics and equipment for sports and leisure activities may be helpful when the child is older. Children who demonstrate some functional movement in their remaining fingers and within the palm are evaluated for possible surgery such as toe transfers.Symbrachydactyly
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Treatment options for symbrachydactyly
Congenital disorders of musculoskeletal system

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