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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?
Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
Dr. Lawrence E. Burns
Podiatric Medicine | Podiatric Surgery
Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
Dr. Lawrence E. Burns
Podiatric Medicine | Podiatric Surgery
2176 Golf Club Ln, 
Nashville, TN 
 (17.3 mi)
615-804-0581
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Lawrence Burns is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Burns and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. His top areas of expertise are Syndactyly Type 1, Proximal Symphalangism, Hammer Toe, and Metatarsalgia. Dr. Burns is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
Dr. Ilse J. Anderson
Medical Genetics
Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
Dr. Ilse J. Anderson
Medical Genetics

University Health System, Inc.

2681 Andersonville Hwy, Suite 102, 
Clinton, TN 
 (136.3 mi)
865-494-5960
Languages Spoken:
English
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Ilse Anderson is a Medical Genetics provider in Clinton, Tennessee. Dr. Anderson and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. Her top areas of expertise are Increased Head Circumference, Proximal Symphalangism, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, and Cortical Dysplasia. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

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