[Kirner's deformity. 4 case reports and review of the literature]

Ann Chir Main Memb Super. 1995;14(1):33-7. doi: 10.1016/s0753-9053(05)80532-0.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Kirner's disease is a rare deformity of the distal phalanx of the little finger, with a combination of camptodactyly and clinodactyly and clinodactyly. A review of the literature and analysis of our cases show that this anomaly appears to result from a unusual insertion of the deep flexor over the growth cartilage. No treatment is required in view of the absence of any clinical and functional symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Congenital Abnormalities / diagnostic imaging
  • Congenital Abnormalities / genetics
  • Congenital Abnormalities / physiopathology
  • Congenital Abnormalities / surgery
  • Female
  • Fingers / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Radiography