| The Klippel-Feil syndrome: implications for Naval service. | |
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PMID: 1620403 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The Klippel-Feil anomaly is usually discovered by serendipity on cervical spine X-rays. Although it may encompass many vertebrae, the typical case is an isolated fusion of two vertebrae. Nearly 1% of the general population has this anomaly and its incidence in the Navy is likely similar. Increased susceptibility to spinal cord injury has been reported in individuals with the Klippel-Feil syndrome. Unusual stress on the head and neck inherent to various aspects of naval service place such persons at risk for debilitating or fatal injury. An algorithm for evaluating suspected Klippel-Feil syndrome is provided. |
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Authors:
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G S Gluck; S V Mawn |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Military medicine Volume: 157 ISSN: 0026-4075 ISO Abbreviation: Mil Med Publication Date: 1992 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-08-06 Completed Date: 1992-08-06 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2984771R Medline TA: Mil Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 318-22 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adolescent Adult Algorithms Cervical Vertebrae / radiography Humans Klippel-Feil Syndrome / diagnosis*, radiography Male Naval Medicine* |
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