What is arachnodactyly?
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?
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*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*
Who has arachnodactyly on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 1 | |
30s | 2 | |
40s | 0 | |
50s | 1 | |
60s | 0 | |
70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
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Male | 1 | |
Female | 3 |