Hereditary symphalangism. Association with osteoarthritis. J Rheumatol 1989 Jul;16(7):977-82
Date
07/01/1989Pubmed ID
2769669Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0024466464 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 5 CitationsAbstract
A pedigree is described with 5 generations affected by hereditary symphalangism of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the hands. In the proposita, osteoarthritis was present proximal and distal to the symphalangitic segment, possibly due to altered mechanical forces in these joints.
Author List
Krohn KD, Brandt KD, Braunstein E, Mathews VAuthor
Vincent Mathews MD Chair, Professor in the Radiology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AgedFemale
Finger Joint
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Osteoarthritis
Pedigree
Radiography