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Learn About Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome

What is the definition of Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome?
Spondylocarpotarsal synostosis (SCT) syndrome is an inherited syndrome characterized by disproportionate short stature, abnormalities of the vertebrae in the spine, scoliosis and lordosis, carpal and tarsal fusion (fusion of the bones in the hands and feet), clubfoot, and facial abnormalities such as round face, large forehead, and up-turned nostrils. Other features can include cleft palate, deafness, loose joints, and poor formation of tooth enamel. SCT syndrome has been associated with retinal anomalies and cataracts. However, these eye problems are usually not severe enough to impair vision. This condition is caused by genetic changes in the FLNB gene. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner in families, which means that parents are usually unaffected and children have to have inherited a genetic change from each parent.
What are the alternative names for Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome?
  • Spondylocarpotarsal synostosis syndrome
  • SCT
  • Scoliosis, congenital with unilateral unsegmented bar
  • Spondylocarpotarsal syndrome
  • Synspondylism congenital
  • Vertebral fusion with carpal coalition
Who are the top Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome Local Doctors?
Roman G. Guerrero
Advanced in Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome
Advanced in Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome

Summit Orthopedics

2620 Eagan Woods Drive, Floor 1, 
Eagan, MN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Roman Guerrero, M.D., is spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in back and neck surgical and nonsurgical care, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Dr. Guerrero completed his spine surgery fellowship at Twin Cities Spine Center. “Sometimes, I’ll have patients who are bewildered by symptom causes,” he says. “They are in pain, they are suffering, and disease has limited their quality of life. When I am able to diagnose, treat, and resolve these conditions, their lives change completely. They heal and they become pain-free. That’s my nirvana. There’s nothing better than being able to change a patient’s life with sound medical recommendations and appropriate treatment.”. Dr. Guerrero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Facet Joint Syndrome, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Nicholas J. Wills
Advanced in Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome
Advanced in Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome

Summit Orthopedics

2620 Eagan Woods Drive, Floor 1, 
Eagan, MN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Nicholas Wills, M.D., is a spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, serving Minneapolis and St. Paul metro patients. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, total disc replacement, as well as cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. Across the nation, Dr. Wills trains other surgeons on the best techniques for disc replacement surgery. He was a pioneer in this market, adopting new technology that allows for a two-level disc replacement that maintains the motion at both levels of repair. His surgical expertise has won him repeated recognition on the Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s Rising Stars list. Dr. Wills is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

 
 
 
 
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J S. Price
Experienced in Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome
Orthopedics
Experienced in Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome
Orthopedics

Proliance Surgeons

12911 120th Avenue NE Suite H-210, 
Kirkland, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

J. Scott Price, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery. He has a clinical interest in cervical spine disorders, thoracolumbar spine disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery, scoliosis, and pediatric spine conditions.He grew up locally, graduating from Juanita High School and attending the University of Washington. He enjoys skiing and marathon running throughout the United States.Dr. Price has traveled to both China and Lithuania on medical missions and has an active interest in overseas medicine. His interests also include outcomes research. He is a member of the North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and American Medical Association. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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