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Learn About Proximal Symphalangism

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
Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery
Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery

Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital

1 Medical Ctr Dr, 
Lebanon, NH 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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
Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism

Holy Cross Hospital Inc

4725 N Federal Hwy 504, Holy Cross Medical Group, 
Ft Lauderdale, FL 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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
Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

University Of Miami

1400 Nw 12th Ave 1st Flr Gi Ctr, Umhc Uhealth Tower, 
Miami, FL 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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.

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