What Can Cause Swollen Ankle Joints And Hands?
Claw hand is a condition that causes curved or bent fingers. This makes the hand appear like the claw of an animal.
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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
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Nerve damage in the arm - Scarring after a severe burn of the hand or forearm
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