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What is the definition of Sprengel Deformity?
Sprengel deformity is a congenital condition characterized by abnormal development and elevation of the shoulder blade (scapula). Severity can range considerably from being almost invisible when covered with clothes, to the shoulder being elevated over 5 centimeters, with neck webbing. Signs and symptoms may include a lump in the back of the base of the neck and limited movement in the shoulder or arm. The condition may also be associated with other skeletal (bone or cartilage) or muscular abnormalities. Sprengel deformity typically occurs sporadically for no apparent reason but autosomal dominant inheritance has been reported. It is caused by an interruption of normal development and movement of the scapula during early fetal growth (probably between the 9th and 12th weeks of gestation).
What are the alternative names for Sprengel Deformity?
  • Sprengel deformity
  • Congenital elevation of the scapula
  • Congenital upward displacement of the scapula
  • High scapula
  • Sprengel's deformity
  • Sprengel's shoulder
Who are the top Sprengel Deformity Local Doctors?
Elite in Sprengel Deformity
Elite in Sprengel Deformity
Barcelona, CT, ES 

Francisco Soldado practices practicing medicine in Barcelona, Spain. Mr. Soldado is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sprengel Deformity. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sprengel Deformity, Brachial Plexopathy, Erb's Palsy, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy.

Experienced in Sprengel Deformity
Experienced in Sprengel Deformity

St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Radiology - E. Erie Avenue

160 E Erie Ave, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English

. Dr. Contrucci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sprengel Deformity. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Scoliosis, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Dr. Contrucci is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Sprengel Deformity
Orthopedics | Hand Surgery
Experienced in Sprengel Deformity
Orthopedics | Hand Surgery

Proliance Surgeons

5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, 
Seattle, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Wayne Weil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is well known in the community for his expertise in hand surgery. He sees patients with a wide variety of hand ailments, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, dupuytren’s syndrome, thumb arthritis, wrist fractures, and more. Dr. Weil is the only physician in the Swedish Hospital system who performs endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery, like the traditional approach to carpal tunnel surgery, boasts excellent outcomes. The advantage is that it is minimally invasive, and patients generally regain function sooner. Likewise, Dr. Weil is one of the only physicians in Seattle who performs the endoscopic cubital tunnel release surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome (or, “cell phone elbow”). Dr. Weil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sprengel Deformity. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Weil is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Weil is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center