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Endoscopic Woodward procedure for Sprengel deformity: case report
Francisco Soldado1, Sergi Barrera-Ochoa, Pedro Domenech-Fernandez
1Departments of aPediatric Hand Surgery and Microsurgery bPediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Sant Joan de Deu, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. Part B
|January 13, 2017
Summary
Sprengel deformity (SD) can be treated with a minimally invasive endoscopic Woodward procedure. This technique offers an effective solution for shoulder girdle movement limitation and cosmetic improvement in pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Pediatric orthopedics
- Minimally invasive surgery
Background:
- Sprengel deformity (SD) causes shoulder girdle movement limitation and cosmetic defects.
- Sprengel deformity requires surgical correction for optimal outcomes.

