An uncommon variety of brachydactyly

Introduction The word brachydactyly is used to describe the hands and feet with shortened digits (brachy, meaning “short,” and daktylos, meaning “digit”) [1]. The digits themselves may be shorter than normal or they may appear small because of shortening of metacarpal and metatarsal bones in the hands or feet [1]. Most of the patients with brachydactyly do not require any specific treatment. When use of the hands is impaired, physiotherapy may improve their function. Corrective surgery can also be used to lengthen the hand or foot bones in some severe forms of brachydactyly. If brachydactyly is associated with other medical problems, such as hypertension, specific treatments for these problems may be indicated [1, 2]. Isolated brachydactyly generally has an excellent prognosis except some cosmetic problems [3].