Clinodactyly
Clinodactyly denotes a bend or curvature of the little finger of the hand, adjacent to the fourth finger, due to an abnormal growth of the small bones inside. It generally goes unnoticed but may occur along with other abnormalities in various genetic syndromes, such as Feingold syndrome, Russell-Silver syndrome and Down syndrome. Many a times, the term is medically used to describe curled toes that follow a familial (hereditary) pattern, and is commonly found in around 10% of the populace at varying degrees. While treatment may not be essential, but if the deformity increases with age, a surgery like a a closing wedge osteotomy can be opted for.
