Open AccessSprengel Deformity in Biological Sisters
Author(s) -
Carlos Pargas,
Adolfredo Santana,
Wojciech L. Czoch,
Kenneth Rogers,
William G. Mackenzie
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons. global research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.358
H-Index - 2
ISSN - 2474-7661
DOI - 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-19-00120
Subject(s) - scapula , cosmesis , deformity , medicine , surgery , anatomy
Sprengel deformity is the main congenital shoulder deformity seen in children. First described by Otto Sprengel in 1891, it consists of a high-riding, dysplastic, and malrotated scapula leading to functional and cosmetic impairments. It has never been reported in siblings.