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What is the term for "abnormal curvature of fingers"?

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It depends: There are many, it all depends on the cause and type of curvature.

Answered 5/18/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Curved fingers can b: Congenital: clinodactyly, camptodactyly, distal arthrogryposis, mild symbrachydactly aquired: fracture, dislocation, tendon injury degenerative: arthritis ( many subtypes) developed: such as dupuytren's disease. Its a long list and depends upon age, history and exam.

Answered 11/23/2016

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