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What is the definition of Proximal Symphalangism?

Proximal symphalangism, which is also called Cushing's symphalangism, is a rare genetic condition characterized by the fusion of the proximal joints in the hands and feet. These individuals usually have straight fingers and are unable to make a fist. Other joints may also be affected, leading to stiff joints in the elbows, ankles and wrists. Hearing loss due to the fusion of the auditory ossicles (bones in the middle ear) is also a characteristic feature. This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and is caused by a genetic change in the NOG gene or GDF5 gene.

What are the alternative names for Proximal Symphalangism?

Proximal symphalangism
Cushing's symphalangism
Hereditary absence of proximal interphalangeal joints
Proximal symphalangism
Strasburger-Hawkins-Eldridge syndrome
Strasburger-Hawkins-Eldridge-Hargrave-McKusick syndrome
Symphalangism, proximal, 1A (subtype)
Symphalangism, proximal, 1B (subtype)
Vessel’s syndrome

Who are the top Proximal Symphalangism Local Doctors?

Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism

Dr. Marcus P. Coe

Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery

Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism

Dr. Marcus P. Coe

Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery

Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital

1 Medical Ctr Dr,

Lebanon, NH

603-650-5000

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Marcus Coe is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Dr. Coe and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Osteoarthritis, Proximal Symphalangism, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Coe is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism

Dr. Robert H. Mills

Orthopedics

Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism

Dr. Robert H. Mills

Orthopedics

Holy Cross Hospital Inc

4725 N Federal Hwy 504, Holy Cross Medical Group,

Ft Lauderdale, FL

954-414-9750

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Robert Mills is an Orthopedics provider in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Mills and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Achilles Tendon Rupture. Dr. Mills is currently accepting new patients.

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Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism

Dr. Patrick W. Owens

Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism

Dr. Patrick W. Owens

Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

University Of Miami

1400 Nw 12th Ave 1st Flr Gi Ctr, Umhc Uhealth Tower,

Miami, FL

305-243-4598

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Patrick Owens is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Miami, Florida. Dr. Owens and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Owens is currently accepting new patients.