Living with Tibial aplasia-ectrodactyly syndrome
A rare genetic condition with split hand or foot differences and a small or missing shinbone.
Understanding Tibial aplasia-ectrodactyly syndrome
It is present from birth and may be noticed during pregnancy, at birth, or in infancy. Joint movement can be limited.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Small or missing shinbone (tibia)
- Split hand or foot (ectrodactyly)
- Limited joint movement
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include bone and joint specialists, ear, nose, and throat specialists and genetic specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
World Craniofacial Foundation may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Bone and joint specialists (orthopedists or orthopedic surgeons); Ear, nose, and throat specialists (otolaryngologists); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: World Craniofacial Foundation
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with World Craniofacial Foundation and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says changes in genes (variants) cause this condition and that it is autosomal dominant, so one changed copy of a gene can be enough. It doesn't name a specific gene.
Also known as: aplasia of tibia with split hand split foot deformity; aplasia of tibia with split-hand/split-foot deformity; shfld syndrome; shfm associated with aplasia of long bones; split hand foot malformation with long bone deficiency; split hand/foot malformation with long bone deficiency
Patient organizations
- World Craniofacial FoundationCraniofacial anomalies · United States
- Children's Craniofacial AssociationCraniofacial anomalies · United States
- FACES: The National Craniofacial AssociationCraniofacial anomalies · United States
- myFaceCraniofacial anomalies · United States
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