anyone heard of 'sprengel deformity'

[Grumpy&Happy]

Hi

I know there are lots of special people on the Dibb who are either disabled, have children who are disabled or care for people with disabilities.

Just wondered if anyone has come across a rare deformity called 'sprengel deformity' or 'sprengel shoulder'.

I'm just after some advice!

Thanks

[mainecoon lover]

Not heard of it i am afraid but get in touch with contact a famil as they might well know. Thye have a directory of conditions and rare disorders.

http://www.cafamily.org.uk/

[mainecoon lover]

Here you go.

Definition: Sprengel's Deformity is a condition of the shoulder seen in children. Children with Sprengel's Deformity have an undescended scapula that sits higher on the back than the other side. In normal fetal development, the scapula moves down the back to rest in its normal position. Children with Sprengel's Deformity have a scapula that sits too high on one side.

Children with Sprengel's Deformity are often sent to a pediatric orthopedist because of concerns for scoliosis. While these two problems may coexist, Sprengel's Deformity is a separate condition. Both conditions cause an asymmetrical appearance of the shoulder blades, but scoliosis is due to a spine deformity, where Sprengel's Deformity is due to a problem of the scapula. Children with Sprengel's Deformity may have limitations in their ability to raise their arm above their head (limited abduction).

Children with Sprengel's Deformity also have an increased risk of having scoliosis, kidney disease, and Klippel-Feil Syndrome. In children with significant problems with shoulder function, or an unacceptable appearance of the back, surgery may be done to reposition the scapula and its surrounding muscles.

Common Misspellings: Sprengle's Deformity

[Grumpy&Happy]

Thanks 'mainecoon lover' since diagnosis 3 years ago we've had other problems, the latest being the loss of movement in his fingers on his left hand. We are now waiting to see a hand specialist!

I'm just wondering if it's all conected but we see a different specialist for each thing and they have never heard of sprengel. Even the specialist we see for the sprengel admitted that he had to google it as it's not something he'd come across before.

I will certainly get in touch with 'contact a family', thanks for the link.