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What is the definition of Small Patella Syndrome?
Small patella syndrome (SPS) is a rare syndrome that mainly affects the way certain bones are formed (developed). A person with SPS usually has very small kneecaps (hypoplastic patella) or may have no kneecaps at all (aplastic). The hip (pelvic) bones may be weak, and the bones of the feet may not have formed correctly. Occasionally, bones in the face may also be affected. Small patella syndrome is caused by a change (pathogenic variant) in the TBX4 gene. The syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Diagnosis of the syndrome is suspected based on features that can be seen in a physical exam and on imaging tests such as X-rays. Diagnosis of SPS can be confirmed with genetic testing.
What are the alternative names for Small Patella Syndrome?
  • Small patella syndrome
  • Congenital coxa vara, patella aplasia and tarsal synostosis
  • Coxo-podo-patellar syndrome
  • Ischiopatellar dysplasia
  • Patella aplasia, coxa vara, tarsal synostosis
  • Scott-Taor syndrome
  • ischiocoxopodopatellar syndrome
Who are the top Small Patella Syndrome Local Doctors?
Advanced in Small Patella Syndrome
Advanced in Small Patella Syndrome
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St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Radiology - E. Erie Avenue

160 E Erie Ave, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English

Sarah Contrucci is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Contrucci is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Scoliosis, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Dr. Contrucci is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
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Ballad Health Medical Associates Pediatric Orthopedics

410 North State Of Franklin Road, Suite 130, 
Johnson City, TN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Brandon Green is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kohler Disease, Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, and Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome. Dr. Green is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
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Proliance Surgeons

5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, 
Seattle, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Grant Garcia, MD, is a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon with advanced accredited fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. Dr. Garcia’s primary focus for his practice is sports medicine, having a great interest in returning athletes safely to their sport after shoulder, knee and elbow injuries and surgeries. During residency and fellowship, Dr. Garcia trained in numerous advanced sports procedures and techniques. These include cartilage regeneration, meniscus transplantation, multi-ligamentous knee reconstruction and complex limb realignment procedures. In addition, many minimally invasive shoulder procedures, including stemless arthroplasty, stabilization procedures, and rotator cuff revision surgery are part of his expertise. He has special elbow training in ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction and repair procedures. Dr. Garcia is also fellowship trained in orthobiologic treatments, including stem cell transplantation and PRP, to assist in these surgical procedures, as well as non-operative treatments. Dr. Garcia has authored over 50 publications found in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has presented more than 60 academic sports papers worldwide, in addition to authoring book chapters on advanced techniques in sports medicine. He has also published over a dozen papers on sports medicine that have been featured in ESPN.com, Orthopedics Today and AAOS Now. Dr. Garcia was an assistant team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. During residency, he cared for players on the New York Giants, New York Mets, US Tennis Team, New York Rangers, New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets, as well as many collegiate athletes. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Garcia is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

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