Bilateral Camptodactyly in Twin Sisters
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Division of Rheumatology, Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey
2Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Division of Rheumatology, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
J Clin Pract Res 2015; 37(2): 72-74 DOI: 10.5152/etd.2015.7397
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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.