Claw Hand Deformity Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Progressive Muscular Atrophy

As progressive changes take place and the interossei become more affected, the hand assumes greater deformity and we have the " claw-hand ." [henriettes-herb.com]

On account of a predominance of power in the extensors and abductors of the hand, the "ape-hand" becomes characteristic. [henriettes-herb.com]

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Ulnar Neuropathy

Paralysis of interossei and the medial two lumbricals causes 'claw hand' deformity, mainly seen in the ulnar fingers. [patient.info]

Besides, ulnar neuropathy, the most frequently-occurring neuropathy in leprosy, may result in the classic hand deformity (claw hand) often associated with this disease. [scielo.br]

A study of 15 patients with severe cubital tunnel syndrome which included marked wasting of intrinsic muscles, claw hand deformity and immeasurable (electrically silent) nerve [patient.info]

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Brachial Plexus Neuropathy

We describe brachial plexus neuropathy with high-dose cytarabine (Ara-C) therapy in a man who had acute monoblastic leukemia. Signs and symptoms of brachial plexus neuropathy appeared on two occasions within hours of exposure to high-dose Ara-C. Central nervous system complications have been described following[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Pseudo-Hurler Polydystrophy

Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome as well as claw hand deformities were common in all of the patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Claw hand Claw hand deformities Claw hands Claw-hand deformities Split-hand [ more ] 0001171 Thickened skin Thick skin 0001072 Showing of 45 Last updated: 6/1/2019 Making [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

By the time afflicted individuals reach 4 to 6 years of age most will manifest with claw-hand deformities, scoliosis, and short stature. [themedicalbiochemistrypage.org]

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Mucopolysaccharidosis 2

Claw hand Claw hand deformities Claw hands Claw-hand deformities Split-hand [ more ] 0001171 Thick lower lip vermilion Increased volume of lower lip Plump lower lip Prominent [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

0000403 Scaphocephaly 0030799 Severe short stature Dwarfism Proportionate dwarfism Short stature, severe [ more ] 0003510 Short neck Decreased length of neck 0000470 Split hand [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

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Mucopolysaccharidosis 6

Hepatomegaly, corneal clouding, claw-hand deformities, cardiac valve involvement, decreased pulmonary function, and sleep apnea become evident as the child ages. [egl-eurofins.com]

Restricted joint movement is a common feature, and patients develop claw-hand deformities due to contractures. [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Mucopolysaccharidosis 4A

He had coarse face, macrocephaly, pectus carinatum, x-bain deformity, kyphosis, corneal clouding, and claw hand deformity. [semanticscholar.org]

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Volkmann's Contracture

[…] at the wrist, resulting in a claw-like deformity of the hand and fingers. [physiotherapy-class.blogspot.com]

resulting in a claw-like deformity of the hand and fingers. [en.wikipedia.org]

Intrinsic paralysis causes claw hand deformity. Severe type Here, the muscle degeneration involves all the flexors, along with partial involvement of the extensors. [ijoonline.com]

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Mucolipidosis Type 3

Skeletal and orthopedic complications of ML III include hand and shoulders stiffness, claw-hand deformities, scoliosis, short iliac wings, erosion of the femoral heads, underdevelopment [scielo.br]

[…] shortening 0003026 Short ribs 0000773 Soft tissue swelling of interphalangeal joints Soft tissue swelling of hinge joints 0006162 Specific learning disability 0001328 Split hand [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

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Ulnar Nerve Entrapment

Proximal as well as distal lesions lead to claw hand deformity! [amboss.com]

Paralysis of interossei and the medial two lumbricals causes 'claw hand' deformity, mainly seen in the ulnar fingers. [patient.info]

[…] or forearm claw-like deformity of ring finger and pinky Symptoms of entrapment at the wrist Entrapment at the wrist usually only causes symptoms in your hand, including: [healthline.com]

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Neuropathy

May be iatrogenic following humeral fracture treatment. [ 2 ] Claw hand deformity may be seen if there is complete paralysis in the fourth and fifth fingers with wasting and [patient.info]

If weakness begins in childhood, there will often be deformities of the feet, hands and spine such as claw feet, high arches or hammer toes. [precisionhealth.com.au]

These deformities are a result of progressive weakness and atrophy of intrinsic foot muscles. A similar claw-like deformity may be observed in the hand. [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

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Platyspondylic Lethal Skeletal Dysplasia Type San Diego

Claw hand Claw hand deformities Claw hands Claw-hand deformities Split-hand [ more ] 0001171 30%-79% of people have these symptoms Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the lungs Absent/ [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] more ] 0001582 Respiratory insufficiency Respiratory impairment 0002093 Short femur Short thighbone 0003097 Short sacroiliac notch 0003185 Skeletal dysplasia 0002652 Split hand [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

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Peripheral Neuropathy

May be iatrogenic following humeral fracture treatment. [ 2 ] Claw hand deformity may be seen if there is complete paralysis in the fourth and fifth fingers with wasting and [patient.info]

These deformities are a result of progressive weakness and atrophy of intrinsic foot muscles. A similar claw-like deformity may be observed in the hand. [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

Ulnar neuropathy Usually caused by a lesion at the ulnar groove or in the cubital tunnel, or prolonged pressure at the base of the hand (affecting the deep branch). [patient.info]

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Mucopolysaccharidosis 1

Clinical features and severity of symptoms are widely variable, but typically include short stature, dysostosis multiplex, facial dysmorphism, stiff joints, claw-hand deformities [neurology.testcatalog.org]

hand deformity” Stiffness of the hips Knocked knees also known as “valgus deformity” Curvature of the spine also known as scoliosis Carpal tunnel syndrome (pinching of the [rarediseases.org]

Progressive bone and joint disease (termed dysostosis multiplex) is seen in all MPS I children and leads to All joints becoming stiff The fingers becoming stiff leading to a “claw [rarediseases.org]

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Entrapment Neuropathy

Paralysis of interossei and the medial two lumbricals causes 'claw hand' deformity, mainly seen in the ulnar fingers. [patient.info]

Criterias of peripheral nerve damage: pain numbness, prickling, paraesthesia palsy Signs of muscle palsy with malpositins of the hand, like "ape-hand deformity", "ulnar claw [uk-essen.de]

A study of 15 patients with severe cubital tunnel syndrome which included marked wasting of intrinsic muscles, claw hand deformity and immeasurable (electrically silent) nerve [patient.info]

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Polyneuropathy

These deformities are a result of progressive weakness and atrophy of intrinsic foot muscles. A similar claw-like deformity may be observed in the hand. [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

Pes cavus, characterized by high arches and hammer toes and the clawfoot deformity, are typical foot deformities in hereditary polyneuropathies with childhood onset. [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

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Ectrodactyly

deformity of the hands and feet), ectodermal dysplasia (defects of the hair, sweet glands, nails, and teeth) and cleft lip/palate (Fig. 1 ) [ 1 ]. [link.springer.com]

Jimmy was born with ectrodactyly, the deformity that makes him look like he has lobster claws for hands. [ibtimes.com]

Known also as split-hand/foot deformity, lobster claw. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

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Endocrine Dysfunction

The presence of long term neurologic complications like claw hand and permanent deformities in the pure neuritic form of leprosy were noted from the study participants. [ijem.in]

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Humerus Fracture

[…] and posterior arm Ulnar Claw hand deformity Froment sign Sensation over medial 1 ½ fingers (5th digit and half of the 4th digit) including hypothenar eminence Radial deviation [amboss.com]

Clinical features Axillary Flat deltoid Arm abduction at shoulder 15 degrees Sensation over deltoid and lateral arm Radial Wrist drop Grip strength Sensation over dorsal hand [amboss.com]

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Median Neuropathy

[…] appearence of the hand (or ape hand deformity if both proximal and distal injuries are present) Palmar cutaneous nerve: Purely sensory nerve arising from median nerve proximal [amboss.com]

[…] lacerations of the radial-sided wrist and proximal palm Results in loss of thumb flexion, opposition, and abduction without sensory or other motor deficits Injury produces median claw [amboss.com]

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Osteoarthritis of the Hip

Swan-neck Deformity. Claw Hand. Kai M. [tobi-project.eu]

What hand-held pain relief machines are available on the NHS? What is a dorsal implant? Activity Limitations due to Arthritis. Boutonnidre Deformity. [tobi-project.eu]

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The toe looks like a claw. Symptoms Claw hand Claw hand is a condition that causes curved or bent fingers. This makes the hand appear like the claw of an animal. [mountsinai.org]

Symptoms Claw foot Claw foot is a deformity of the foot. The toe joint nearest the ankle is bent upward and the other toe joints are bent downward. [mountsinai.org]

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Adactyly of Foot

clinidactyly, club hand, clubfoot, ectrodactyly, FADS, fetal akinesia deformation sequence, fetal feet, fetal hands, fetal ultrasound, lobster claw deformity, macrodactyly [sonoworld.com]

Although unilateral and bilateral cleft foot may occur as an isolated deformity, it is usually associated with lobster clawing of the hand and other deformities, including [musculoskeletalkey.com]

[…] adactyly, amniotic band syndrome, apodia, arachnodactyly, arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, brachydactyly, camptodactyly, caudal regression syndrome, Charge syndrome, cleched hand [sonoworld.com]

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Syringomyelia

hand deformity ) Spastic paraparesis of the lower limbs may occur. [amboss.com]

[…] and progresses proximally, resulting in deformities such as 'claw hands' and Charcot’s arthropathy 2, 4. [radiopaedia.org]

[…] asymptomatic Cape-like distribution (neck, shoulders, arms) of: Dissociated sensory loss Dysthetic pain Muscle atrophy, fasciculations, and areflexia (patients may present with a claw [amboss.com]

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Acquired Wrist Drop

[…] of wrist (acquired) 736.06 - Claw hand (acquired) 736.07 - Club hand, acquired 736.09 - Other acquired deformities of forearm, excluding fingers Browse Medical Billing and [emedcodes.com]

Valgus deformity of wrist (acquired) 736.04 Varus deformity of wrist (acquired) 736.06 Claw hand (acquired) 736.07 Club hand, acquired 736.09 Other acquired deformities of [healthprovidersdata.com]

Immediate Postoperative Active Mobilization Versus Immobilization Following Tendon Transfer for Claw Deformity Correction in the Hand Original Text by Clifford R. [wheelessonline.com]

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Foot Deformity

All the toes were clawed. REFERENCES Emery, A. E. H., Nelson, M. M. A familial syndrome of short stature, deformities of the hands and feet, and an unusual facies. J. [omim.org]

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Ring Chromosome 4

Showing of 3 80%-99% of people have these symptoms Split hand Claw hand Claw hand deformities Claw hands Claw-hand deformities Split-hand [ more ] 0001171 30%-79% of people [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

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Radial Tunnel Syndrome

[…] grip Muscle wasting in the hand Claw-like deformity of the hand If you have any of these symptoms, your doctor may be able to diagnose cubital tunnel syndrome by physical [webmd.com]

(Pump Bump) 282 Hallux Valgus (Bunions) 284 Hammer/Claw/Mallet Toe 286 Hamstring Strain 288 Hand Infection 290 Heel Pain: Heel Fat Pad Syndrome, Lateral Plantar Nerve Entrapment [euro-libris.ro]

[…] severe symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome include: Weakness affecting the ring and little fingers Decreased ability to pinch the thumb and little finger Decreased overall hand [webmd.com]

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Ischemic Peripheral Neuropathy

증상은 요골, 척골 그리고 정중신경의 분포를 따라 손목 신전의 저하와 엄지손가락 부착(apposition) 능력의 감소 등으로 나타나며, 결국에는 기능의 심각한 손실로 인한 갈퀴손 변형(claw hand deformity)으로 변할 수 있다[11]. [jsms.sch.ac.kr]

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Distal Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 5

(A) Severe weakness and atrophy of the muscles in the feet and legs, pes planus and (B, C) severe intrinsic hand muscle atrophy with claw hand deformity. [journals.plos.org]

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