Ireland
A 16-year-old male asked:
My baby finger is bent at the last joint since i was a baby.its bent inwards it looks dislocated but i can move it?
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Dr. Steven Brownanswered
Hand Surgery 41 years experience
Clinodactyly: You have clinodactyly a congenital deformity of the distal joint of the fifth finger causing angulation toward the ring finger. Sometimes seen with a delta phalynx this deformity does not require reconstruction and has little effect on overall hand function.
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Dr. Scott Ferryanswered
21 years experience
Clinodactyly: That condition is called clinodactyly. It usually doesn't cause significant functional problems. More severe cases can cause issues with function and appearance. It can usually be corrected with a type of orthopedic surgery called an osteotomy. If it bothers you enough see your local orthopedic surgeon for an evaluation.
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Last updated Mar 29, 2014
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