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What is the definition of Brachydactyly Type A2?
Brachydactyly type A2 is a very rare condition affecting the middle bone (middle phalanx) of the index finger and the second toe. Typically, people affected by Brachydactyly type A2 have very short (hypoplastic) middle bones of these digits. In some individuals, the bone above the middle phalanx (distal phalanx) is shifted as well, so that the fingers and toes may look misshapen. There have not been reports of other symptoms associated with Brachydactyly type A2. Typically, Brachydactyly type A2 does not require surgery, and affected individuals are able to use their hands normally.
What are the alternative names for Brachydactyly Type A2?
  • Brachydactyly type A2
  • Brachymesophalangy type 2
  • BDA2
  • Brachymesophalangy 2
  • Mohr-Wriedt type brachydactyly
Who are the top Brachydactyly Type A2 Local Doctors?
Elite in Brachydactyly Type A2
Jie X. Ma
Elite in Brachydactyly Type A2
Jie X. Ma
No. 100 Kexue Road, 
Zhengzhou, CN 

Jie Ma practices in Zhengzhou, China. Ma and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Brachydactyly Type A2. Their top areas of expertise are Brachydactyly Type A2, Lung Cancer, Aplastic Anemia, Mastectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Advanced in Brachydactyly Type A2
Dr. James D. Luketich
Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
Advanced in Brachydactyly Type A2
Dr. James D. Luketich
Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

5230 Centre Ave, Suite 509, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
412-623-2458
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James Luketich is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Luketich and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brachydactyly Type A2. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Brachydactyly Type A2
Marcin Bednarek
Advanced in Brachydactyly Type A2
Marcin Bednarek
Krakow, MA, PL 

Marcin Bednarek practices in Krakow, Poland. Bednarek and is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Brachydactyly Type A2. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Brachydactyly Type A2, Fibromatosis, Brachydactyly, and Fasciotomy.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center