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Hereditary Connective Tissue Disorders
Merck — Cutis laxa is a rare disorder of connective tissue that causes the skin to stretch easily and hang in loose folds. In cutis laxa, the elastic fibers contained in the connective tissue become loose. Sometimes only the skin is affected, but ...More…
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Connective Tissue Disorders
National Library of Medicine — Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Weissenbacher-Zweymüller syndrome alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency ankylosing spondylitis congenital contractural arachnodactyly Czech dysplasia osteogenesis imperfecta otospondylomegaepiphyseal dysplasia pseudoxanthoma elasticumMore…
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Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease
National Jewish Medical Center — Information on undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) and its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) is an autoimmune disease. This means the body's natural immune system does not ...More…
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Marfan Related Disorders
National Marfan Foundation — Sometimes a person may have one or more features of Marfan syndrome, but not have enough features to meet the diagnostic criteria for Marfan syndrome. People may have disorders related to Marfan syndrome, such as other connective tissue disorders ...More…
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Dupuytren's Disease
Surgery of the Hand — Dupuytren's disease is an abnormal thickening of the tissue just beneath the skin known as fascia. This thickening occurs in the palm and can extend into the fingers (see Figure 1). Firm cords and lumps may develop that can cause the fingers to ...More…
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Arthritis.org Surgery Center
Revision Hip Surgery Revision Knee Surgery Total Shoulder Replacement Total Hip Replacement Total Knee Replacement Unicondylar Knee Resurfacing ArthroscopyMore…
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Disease Types
Arthritis Foundation — It is important to learn if your child has arthritis and what type. Treatments depend o twhat type your child has. Finding out if called a getting a diagnosis. Early diagnosis and treatment are keys to preventing or slowing joint damage. Although ...More…
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Los trastornos hereditarios del tejido conectivo
National Institute of Arthritis — Más de 200 trastornos hereditarios del tejido conectivo afectan los tejidos de las células del cuerpo. A estos trastornos se les conoce como "hereditarios" porque son transmitidos de los padres a los hijos. Los trastornos provienen de cambios en ...More…
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Póngase al tanto...
Arthritis Foundation — Calmar el dolor y prevenir espasmos puede ser tan sencillo como hacer unos ejercicios de estiramiento Conozca las clases principales de aparatos ortopédicos para las rodillas, cómo funcionan y cuándo deben usarse Un programa de poses de yoga, ...More…
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Women's Issues FAQ
PXE International — Frequently asked questions regarding women's issues and PXE. Are there special management guidelines or risks for pregnancy in PXE? Microcalcifications have been found on my mammograms. Is this typical for PXE? Are Fosamax and Evista safe for ...More…
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PXE and Children
PXE International — Medical care for the child diagnosed with pseudoxanthoma elasticum. It is every parent's nightmare that his or her child will suddenly be diagnosed with a disease. When the doctor diagnoses your child with PXE, it certainly feels awful. Many of ...More…
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Glossary of Genetics Terms
PXE International — A glossary of genetics terms. Glossary of Genetics Terms : ABCC6 belongs to the ATP-binding cassette (ABC) gene sub-family "C" which include genes such as MRP1 to 6 (ABCC1-6) and the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane conductance Regulator gene ...More…