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Arachnodactyly is an abnormal bone development characterized by extra long and slender hands and fingers, such that the clenched thumb extends beyond the ulnar side of the hand. It can include feet and toes and has been associated with several gene mutations and syndromes.
How do members experience arachnodactyly?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with arachnodactyly*
*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 arachnodactyly*
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Arachnodactyly is an abnormal bone development characterized by extra long and slender hands and fingers, such that the clenched thumb extends beyond the ulnar side of the hand. It can include feet and toes and has been associated with several gene mutations and syndromes.
Common symptoms reported by people with arachnodactyly
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.
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Treatments taken by people for arachnodactyly
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Compare treatments taken by people with arachnodactyly
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have arachnodactyly through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with arachnodactyly? Members in the forum might have the answers.