Deafness, Autosomal Dominant 71, also known as dfna71, is related to contractures, pterygia, and spondylocarpotarsal fusion syndrome 1a. An important gene associated with Deafness, Autosomal Dominant 71 is DMXL2 (Dmx Like 2). Affiliated tissues include brain, and related phenotypes are sensorineural hearing impairment and abnormal vestibular function