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Media/File Description: Normal shape of adults thumbs without brachydactyly type D.

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The researchers, Samia A. Temtamy, a professor of Human Genetics and Mona S. Aglan, the Deputy Head and professor at the National Research Centre for the Department of Clinical Genetics in Cairo, Egypt refer to Brachydactyly as a condition where the fingers are misshapen such as shortened thumbs or fingers.

The authors suggest that there is a genetic connection for Brachydactyly Type D according to radiographs of hands and wrists from a 2,130 sample of Nepal Jirel ethnic individuals.

The condition according to the researchers is passed through new gene mutations in the next generation despite neither parent having the condition.

Brachydactyly Type D is treated through hand surgeries that involve cutting to lengthen the affected finger or plastic surgeries to improve digit mobility.

Explain the methods of treatment and diagnosis involving surgeries and x-rays for Brachydactyly Type D.