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The short clavicle syndrome.
1Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, 97201, USA. bealsr@ohsu.edu
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|May 24, 2000
Summary
Congenital clavicle shortening is a rare condition causing abnormal shoulder blade positioning. This condition, often familial, presents in childhood with minimal disability and requires no treatment.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Genetics
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Congenital or developmental shortening of the clavicle is an uncommon condition.
- It leads to a tangential scapular position and abnormal posture in childhood.
- The condition can have a familial pattern.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the characteristics of congenital or developmental clavicle shortening.
- To highlight its presentation, associated findings, and management implications.
Main Methods:
- This is a descriptive summary of an uncommon condition.
- No specific study methods were detailed in the abstract.
Main Results:
- Congenital clavicle shortening presents in childhood with abnormal posture.
- The scapula assumes a tangential position.
- The condition causes minimal disability and is often familial.
Conclusions:
- Congenital or developmental clavicle shortening is a benign condition.
- Affected individuals typically do not require medical intervention.
- Management is conservative due to minimal functional impairment.