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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.
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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?
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Xiuhong S. Pang
Distinguished
Highly rated in
10
conditions

Shanghai

Department Of Otorhinolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School Of Medicine, China Ear Institute, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China Shanghai Key Laboratory Of Translational Medicine On Ear And Nose Diseases, Shanghai, China Department Of Otorhinolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, Yangzhou University Medical College, 
Yangzhou, CN 

Xiuhong Pang practices in Yangzhou, China. Pang is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Proximal Symphalangism, Multiple Synostoses Syndrome 1, Acheiropody, and Waardenburg Syndrome Type 2.

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Akira Ganaha
Distinguished
Highly rated in
12
conditions

University Of Miyazaki

Department Of Otorhinolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, 
Miyazaki, JP 

Akira Ganaha practices in Miyazaki, Japan. Ganaha is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Proximal Symphalangism, Pendred Syndrome, Learman Syndrome, and Cholesteatoma.

 
 
 
 
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Tao Y. Yang
Distinguished
Highly rated in
50
conditions

Tianjin Union Medical Center

Tianjin, CN 

Tao Yang practices in Tianjin, China. Yang is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. They are also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Cysts, Proximal Symphalangism, Spinal Tumor, Laminectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

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

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