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Claw hand - Overview

Definition of Claw hand:

Claw hand is a condition that causes curved or bent fingers, which makes the hand appear like the claw of an animal. See also claw foot.

Considerations:

Claw hand can be something that someone is born with (congenital) or that they develop because of certain disorders, such as nerve injury.

Common Causes:

  • Congenital abnormality
  • Nerve damage
  • Reviewed last on: 11/2/2006
  • Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Reviewprovided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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