Living with Ulnar hypoplasia-split foot syndrome
A very rare condition present at birth with a small forearm bone, missing fingers, and a split foot.
Understanding Ulnar hypoplasia-split foot syndrome
GARD says it has been described in four males from two generations of one family. It is noticed at birth.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Underdeveloped ulna (forearm bone)
- Underdeveloped or missing radius
- Split hand
- Split foot
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 and genetic specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Bone and joint specialists (orthopedists or orthopedic surgeons); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- 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 rare disease patient organizations for support
- 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 X-linked recessive inheritance is suggested, but autosomal dominant inheritance can't be ruled out. It doesn't name a specific gene.
Also known as: complete absence of the ulna and of fingers 2 to 5, together with lobster-claw deformity of the feet; familial ulnar aplasia and lobster claw syndrome; severe ulnar aplasia and lobster claw feet; ulnar hypoplasia with lobster-claw deformity of feet; ulnar hypoplasia-lobster-claw deformity of feet syndrome; van de berghe dequeker syndrome
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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