What is symphalangism?

Symphalangism is the abnormal stiffness and impairment of the joints in the fingers or toes that prevents bending, gripping, and pinching motions.

How do members experience symphalangism?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with symphalangism*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for symphalangism*

Who has symphalangism on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 1
40s 1
50s 1
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 3