<unk>  is a rare and painful osteoarthritic disorder endemic to the Malnad region in the state of Karnataka, India. Also known as<unk>  Joint Disease, it derives its name from the village of<unk>  in the Sagara taluk of the Shimoga district of Karnataka where it was first noticed. This disease currently has no cure. Scientifically it is termed as Endemic Familial Arthritis of Malnad. Since the day it was discovered, it has claimed over 1000 lives and has left many people crippled. Apart from Sagara taluk, the disease has also been reported from the Koppa, Narasimharajapura and Sringeri taluks of Chikkamagaluru district.
Handigodu syndrome
Lelis syndrome
Brunner syndrome
Erondu–Cymet syndrome
Bruck syndrome
Nakajo syndrome
Bart syndrome
Biemond syndrome