Brachydactyle refers to dispropertunately short fingers&toes.
is an autosomal dominant inhereted condition characterized by alteration of sizes of different bones in the body
#Brachydactyle can occur either as isolated condition or as a feature of genetic syndromes
#Types of brachydactyle: isolated variety has 5types named type1A,By,C,D,E&type2,type 3&type4
#Etiologically syndromic variety can occur In* Rainbow syndrome
*Rubenistein synd.*Alright heredetery osteodystrophy
*Du pan syndrome
*down syndrome
*pseudo hypothyroidisim &others
#Diagnosis is made by carefully exam.of hands&feet of the infant by the doctor.x-ray of the affected bones helps the diagnosis. Genetic testing is required to conform the diagnosis &Genetic counselling is needed for the affected family
Most pts lead normal life without complication plastic surgery is reserved for those with functional