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Is Having Short Metacarpals Genetic?
Iam 63 yr old female with short 4th & 5tj metacarpals on right hand and 5th on left. Oldest daughter has 5th short ones on both hands. wondering if 6 yr old grandaughter may get it. Looks like they stopped growing at @ age 8. All else is normal and we are of above average intelligence
Fri, 29 Jan 2016
Hi thanks for asking question.
You have short metacarpal.This might be genetic.
Diet rich in calcium and vitamin D is to be taken by you and your daughter.
According to history there seems not to be any serious syndrome or disease.
Intelligence and other bones are normal.so seems no specific congenital syndrome.
Thanks
You have short metacarpal.This might be genetic.
Diet rich in calcium and vitamin D is to be taken by you and your daughter.
According to history there seems not to be any serious syndrome or disease.
Intelligence and other bones are normal.so seems no specific congenital syndrome.
Thanks
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