Ballard syndrome (Monarch Disease Ontology entry MONDO_0007213) is characterized by hypoplasia of the distal phalanges of the ulnar side of the hand and shortening of one or more metacarpals. In contrast to brachydactyly type E, patients with Ballard syndrome have normal stature. Also known as: Ballard type brachydactyly, Pitt-Williams brachydactyly, brachydactyly types B and E combined.