Save information for later
Sign Up

Learn About Sprengel Deformity

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 in Barcelona, Spain. Mr. Soldado is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sprengel Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Sprengel Deformity, Brachial Plexopathy, Erb's Palsy, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy.

Michael Q. Freehill
Experienced in Sprengel Deformity
Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
Experienced in Sprengel Deformity
Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

Summit Orthopedics

2620 Eagan Woods Drive, Floor 1, 
Eagan, MN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Michael Freehill, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in the surgical and nonsurgical care of the shoulder, with a special interest in adult joint reconstruction, joint replacement, sports-related injuries, and arthroscopic surgery. He serves patients in the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area. Dr. Freehill has 20-plus years of experience and is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. He speaks both nationally and internationally, has authored numerous articles in professional publications, and has served as a course instructor for dozens of conferences. He completed his shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine fellowship at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York. Dr. Freehill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sprengel Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, and Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis.

 
 
 
 
Learn about our expert tiers
Learn More
Robert C. Vercio
Experienced in Sprengel Deformity
Experienced in Sprengel Deformity

Proliance Surgeons

2727 Hollycroft St Suite #410, 
Gig Harbor, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Robert C. Vercio, MD, is fellowship trained in all aspects of surgery in the hand, elbow and shoulder. He completed the Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is passionate about patient education and partnering with patients, working together to help them make the best treatment decisions. He is skilled in ultrasound of the upper extremity for diagnosis and treatments and is co-author of a textbook to assist other physicians with these useful exams and techniques. Dr. Vercio has also spent time in developing countries from Nepal to Haiti and plans to continue helping those in need.Dr. Vercio is a South Sound native who grew up in Gig Harbor and is excited to be back in the PNW. When not mending bones in need, he enjoys chasing around his small family, spending time on the water, artisan bread baking and photography. Dr. Vercio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sprengel Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

What are the latest Sprengel Deformity Clinical Trials?
Match to trials
Find the right clinical trials for you in under a minute
Get started
Who are the sources who wrote this article ?

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