Symbrachydactyly is a congenital abnormality, characterized by limb anomalies consisting of brachydactyly, cutaneous syndactyly and global hypoplasia of the hand or foot.

The ends of the hand may have "nubbins"—small stumps of soft tissue where the finger would have developed, which may have tiny residual nails.

[2] In most cases, children born with symbrachydactyly are able to adapt to their physical limitations and experience a fully functional life with no treatment.

However, some adaptive prosthetics and equipment for sports and leisure activities may be helpful when the child is older.

Children who demonstrate some functional movement in their remaining fingers and within the palm are evaluated for possible surgery such as toe transfers.