brachydactyly-preaxial hallux varus syndrome

A brachydactyly characterized by autosomal dominant inheritance of short thumbs and first toes with abduction of these digits, the shortening involves the metacarpals, metatarsals, and distal phalanges.

Signs and symptoms

• Hitchhiker thumb
• Short hallux
• Short distal phalanx of finger
• Short metacarpal
• Short thumb
• Hallux varus
• Short metatarsal

Also known as: Christian brachydactyly; preaxial brachydactyly with hallux varus and thumb abduction