[notz]

I have a genetic deformity of both little fingers referred to as "camptodactyl". The knuckle is humped and can't straighten. I was wondering if anyone is familiar with it. It's rare, 1 to 2% of the population.

This isn't my hand but it looks like this:

[kindachaotic]

Notz, have seen this before but don't know if the person or people had it in both hands.
Actually just figured it was from an injury. Like maybe the person played alot of sports or something.
Never thought much of it but it isn't MY fingers either.
Hope it's not hindered you in anything you ever wanted to do.

Hmmm... don't have that Notz but my left hand looks like that and worse sometimes but it's from peripheral neuropathy. Kinda screws with your plans to be a concert pianist doesn't it
Hope it doesn't interfere too much with other activities.

I've never heard of the condition, but I have seen a few people with little fingers just like the one in the photo.

I have syndactyly or webbed toes on my right foot.

[notz]

Kinda screws with your plans to be a concert pianist doesn't it
Hope it doesn't interfere too much with other activities. -George H.

Funny guy! No concert pianist here but I believe it played a part failing at guitar lessons.

I have syndactyly or webbed toes on my right foot. -Didgee Eeyou

I have a slight webbing between little and ring finger but I've never seen what you have. Didgee Eeyou, have you ever been teased about it?

People never bothered me about it. When I was in grade school, children were often fascinated by my toes and the one normal looking but very small nail that is on the toe right beside the big one.

I am able to decorate my foot with a small bow, since there is a little hole between two of my toes, that I can thread a thin piece of ribbon through. It makes my foot looks nice when I wear sandals.

I like my unique toes.

Did people tease you about your fingers?

[notz]

No, no teasing. Just amazement at something different.

Most people never notice them. Seldom does someone notice them on their own.

I'm having trouble with my right one, starting to hurt, arthritic.

I'm glad you like your toes!

[bebop]

my brother had his fingers look like that. it was his tendons had constricted due to injuries in prior years. dr did surgery to fix it and it was fine after that.

[roads]

I did an inter-related "Camptodactyly ... arthritis onset ... treatmen"t search and came up with medicinal paraffin baths and acupuncture as recommended treatments. The hot wax I found messy & a bore although effective--I've got arthritis in both hands. The articles didn't mention acupressure, but it might be worth investigating.
My regular acupuncture procedures have all but eliminated my arthritis, in my hands and elsewhere, over the years of treatment.

[missbelle]

My son has that and has had it for years. We used to call it a trigger finger. I think its about a too tight tendon maybe.It is what it is you know!

[notz]

Yes, it surely is what it is.

Roadie, thanks for the search! I use a warm heat pack before I start stretching that short tendon. My physical therapist friend has recommended using a gentle splint on it at night to try to increase the number of degrees I can use it. I may do that.

Knowing that it's genetic has peaked my interest lately as I am the "family genealogist". From what I've read there seems to be a higher incidence among those with a West Central Europe, most specifically German ancestry like my maternal line.

I was wondering if anyone can relate to that ancestry that possibly has this anomaly?

A paper was written about the genetics of camptodactyly in a large family from Hessen, Germany. The condition is restricted to the little (5th) fingers. Knuckle pads are present in most cases and are usually found on all fingers, except for the thumb. This is more prevalent and pronounced in women. Men are also affected but to a lesser extent.

The gene is found on chromosome three.

I found this technical article: http://www.nature.com/ejhg/journal/v.../5201957a.html

Does this describe your hands? Is this simple camptodactyly or is it part of a genetic disorder (eg. camptodactyly, tall stature, and hearing loss syndrome)?

P.S. I am also my family's amateur genealogist.

[notz]

Didgee Eeyou,

I so appreciate the article! I found it very informative and enjoyed reading it.

I'm 5' 1" on a good day! So, that rules tall stature out!! Hearing is ok and no knuckle pads.

I want to document this anomaly for a family reunion of German descent. I'm curious how many generations it skips, etc. How many within my generation, etc.

Thanks for your help and glad to know someone else who's involve with interesting family stuff, especially when it supports previous research.