What is camptodactyly?

Camptodactyly is a characterized by permanent bending of the middle joint of a finger. It may be present from birth or acquired later in life. Although the condition doesn't typically affect function, except in severe cases, treatments may be used if the patient desires for cosmetic appearance.

How do members experience camptodactyly?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with camptodactyly*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for camptodactyly*

Who has camptodactyly on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 4
30s 3
40s 0
50s 1
60s 1
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 8