Brachydactyly

Definition

Brachydactyly ('short digits') is a general term that refers to disproportionately short fingers and toes, and forms part of the group of limb malformations characterised by bone dysostosis. The various types of isolated brachydactyly are rare, except for types A3 and D.

5 subordinate codes

• LB75.0Brachydactyly of fingers
• LB75.1Brachydactyly of toes
• LB75.2Symbrachydactyly of hands or feet
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Structural developmental anomalies of the skeleton

• LB70Structural developmental anomalies of cranium
• LB71Structural developmental anomalies of facial bones
• LB72Structural developmental anomalies of shoulder girdle
• LB73Structural developmental anomalies of spine or bony thorax
• LB74Structural developmental anomalies of pelvic girdle
• LB76Triphalangeal thumb
• LB77Hyperphalangy
• LB78Polydactyly