How do you fix a winged scapula?
Surgical treatment. The most common surgical treatments for scapular winging are nerve and muscle transfers. These surgeries involve taking all or part of a nerve or muscle and moving it to another part of the body. Nerve and muscle transfers for scapular winging usually focus on the shoulder, back, or chest.
Can winged scapula be fixed?
Is winged scapula permanent?
While scapular winging can usually be improved, you may experience a permanent decreased range of motion in rare cases. Make sure to talk to your doctor as soon as you start experiencing symptoms to improve your chances of making a full recovery.
Is Klippel-Feil Syndrome painful?
Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) symptoms can range from minor discomfort to severe pain and limited range of motion in the neck.
How tall is a person with 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.
What are the non-operative goals of Sprengel’s deformity?
Goals of non-operative treatment include maximizing strength, range of motion and function of the shoulder. However, non-operative treatment does not correct the deformity. Complications of surgical intervention include continued deformity, hypertrophic/wide scars, scapular winging, brachial plexus injury, and recurrence of deformity.
How are Sprengel deformities related to other congenital abnormalities?
Sprengel deformities usually coexist with other congenital abnormalities, particularly those involving the vertebrae and ribs. An omovertebral bar (fibrous, cartilaginous and/or osseous connection between the scapula and cervical spine) is often present.
What kind of deformity is Sprengel’s scapula?
Sprengel’s deformity is a relatively rare condition consisting of an elevated, dysplastic scapula that causes cosmetic deformity and restriction of shoulder range of motion.