Oligodactyly

Oligodactyly is a limb deformity that starts at birth where a person has less than five fingers or toes on a hand or foot.^[1] It is usually caused by a heredital or genetic mutation.^[2] It can also be a sign or symptom of a few syndromes, including Poland syndrome and Weyer Ulnar Ray Syndrome.^[3]

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Often, people with oligodactyly are able to do daily tasks without difficulty.^[4]^[5] Even those with the worst forms of the condition can still do many things that need fine control, such as writing^[4] and boot-making^[5] as well as working as a taxi driver.^[5]

Notably, many of the Vadoma people of Zimbabwe have oligodactyly.^[6]

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