Camptodactyly

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Camptodactyly ICD-9

Camptodactyly Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History

• Flexion contracture and deformity of a finger.
• Common
• Occurs sporadically, may can occur in autosomal dominance inheritance with variable penetrance.

Camptodactyly Anatomy

• Most commonly affects proximal interphalangeal joint of the small finger.
• Generally related to abnormal lumbrical of FDS anatomy. Can be from skin contracture, absent extensor tendon function, volar plate anomalies and articular incontruity .

Camptodactyly Clinical Evaluation

Camptodactyly Xray / Diagnositc Tests

Camptodactyly Classification / Treatment

• Type I: infancy
• Type II: adolescence
• Type III" with underlying syndrome
• Treatment: stretching exercises. Camptodactyly rarely causes functional limitation. May consider surgery for contractures >45°.

Camptodactyly Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis

Camptodactyly Complications

• Incomplete correction
• Recurrence
• Infection

Camptodactyly Follow-up Care

Camptodactyly Review References

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