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Sprengel's deformity associated with multidirectional shoulder instability

D L Hamner1, J E Hall

  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02125, USA.

Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|September 1, 1995
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Sprengel deformity, a congenital elevation of the scapula, is linked to shoulder instability and potential muscle abnormalities. Inferior shoulder subluxation may explain preserved abduction in affected children.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Skeletal Dysplasias

Background:

  • Sprengel deformity involves congenital elevation of the scapula, often associated with musculoskeletal abnormalities.
  • Associated conditions include hypoplastic periscapular muscles, vertebral/rib cage anomalies, and omovertebral bone presence.

Observation:

  • This study examines the relationship between Sprengel deformity and shoulder instability.
  • Cases reveal multidirectional shoulder instability in patients with congenital elevation of the scapula.

Findings:

  • Sprengel deformity is frequently associated with absent or underdeveloped shoulder muscles and skeletal abnormalities.
  • Multidirectional shoulder instability is a documented complication in these cases.

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Implications:

  • Understanding these associations is crucial for diagnosing and managing Sprengel deformity.
  • Inferior glenohumeral subluxation may be a compensatory mechanism for maintaining shoulder abduction despite the deformity.