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3 Radiographic findings in Stickler syndrome. Arachnodactyly, fusion of carpal centers, and a mild spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia are noticeable. Other musculoskeletal features may include hyperextensible joints, Marfanoid habitus, and premature osteo-arthropathy. (Reprinted with permission, Jones KL, 1988.)
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Stickler syndrome, also known as hereditary progressive arthro-ophthalmopathy, is an autosomal dominant connective tissue disorder affecting primarily the ocular, orofacial, and skeletal systems. Progressive myopia begins in the first decade of life and affected persons exhibit premature degenerative changes in various joints with slight hypermobil...
