Title of article :
Bilateral camptodactyly in twin sisters
Author/Authors :
Uçar, Ülkü akdeniz university - Faculty of Medicine - department of physical medicine and rehabilitation,division of rheumatology, Turkey , Duruöz, Mehmet Tuncay marmara university - Faculty of Medicine - department of physical medicine and rehabilitation, division of rheumatology, Turkey
Abstract :
Camptodactyly is defined as a permanent flexion contracture at the proximal interphalangeal (PIF) joints with mostly the fifth finger involvement. The incidence of camptodactyly is approximately 1%–2% in the general population. Camptodactyly is usually overlooked unless it causes discomfort either cosmetically or functionally. Camptodactyly is generally isolated; however,it may also accompany other anomalies or a number of very rare syndromes. Because the condition can also be mistaken for some rheumatologic diseases,such as rheumatoid arthritis,early diagnosis with a detailed musculoskeletal examination is vital for both prevention of deformity and unnecessary anxiety.
Keywords :
Camptodactyly , Contracture , Twins
Journal title :
Erciyes Medical Journal
Journal title :
Erciyes Medical Journal