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Links to online resources on Marfan Syndrome

Marfan syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disorder characterized by unusually long limbs and fingers. The disease also affects other structures and organs — including the lungs, eyes, heart, blood vessels and hard palate — in less visible ways. It is named after Antoine Marfan, the French pediatrician who first...

What are the primary orthopedic problems caused by the Marfan syndrome? Orthopedics involves the skeleton and ligaments, and the muscles that move them. Aspects of the skeleton that are unique in individuals with the Marfan syndrome are differences in the growth of bone and decreased ligamentous support. There is great variability...

Information on this rare hereditary disorder that causes connective tissue to be weaker than normal.Includes information on what it is, symptoms, diagnosis, evaluation, and coping. Mentions scoliosis.