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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?
Ritwik Grover
Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
Dr. Ritwik Grover
Plastic Surgery
Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
Dr. Ritwik Grover
Plastic Surgery

The Plastic Surgery Center & Institute For Advanced Reconstruction

1401 Fairmont Street, 
Whitehall, PA 
610-601-3329
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Grover is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. His top areas of expertise are Breast Enlargement In Males, Syndactyly, Proximal Symphalangism, and Syndactyly Type 1.

Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
Dr. Alvaro H. Russi
Pediatrics
Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
Dr. Alvaro H. Russi
Pediatrics

ETSU Physicians & Associates- Pediatrics

325 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
Johnson City, TN 
423-439-7320
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Russi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. His top areas of expertise are Increased Head Circumference, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Chromosome 8p Deletion, and Chromosome 6q Duplication.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
Dr. Rachel A. Miller
Neonatology
Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
Dr. Rachel A. Miller
Neonatology

ETSU Physicians & Associates- Neonatology

325 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
Johnson City, TN 
423-439-7320
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. Her top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Symphalangism Distal, Proximal Symphalangism, and Syndactyly Type 1.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center