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Sprengel's deformity: long-term follow-up study of 22 cases.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12703036     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This study examines the long-term results of 22 patients treated between 1938 and 1974 either surgically or by observation. Fourteen patients (16 scapulas) were treated by observation, seven patients (seven scapulas) were treated surgically by various methods, and one bilateral case was treated conservatively on one side and surgically on the other. The average follow-up was 26 years (range, 10-55) and the average age at follow-up was 32 years (range, 18-67). Shoulder abduction and cosmesis did not change appreciably over the years for the patients that did not undergo surgery, but the surgical patients did demonstrate an average improvement in shoulder abduction of 38 degrees. Seven of eight patients treated surgically reported a subjective improvement in the cosmetic appearance at follow-up, although four patients had an unsightly surgical scar. Pain in the affected shoulder was uncommon at follow-up in either group. We feel that the final result should be assessed from the viewpoint of the functional outcome and cosmetic appearance, independent of the radiographic aspect. Surgical treatment for patients with Sprengel's deformity is indicated when patient and family expectations are either improved cosmesis or improved function.
Authors:
Pasquale Farsetti; Stuart L Weinstein; Roberto Caterini; Fernando De Maio; Ernesto Ippolito
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B     Volume:  12     ISSN:  1060-152X     ISO Abbreviation:  J Pediatr Orthop B     Publication Date:  2003 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-04-18     Completed Date:  2003-10-02     Revised Date:  2012-09-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9300904     Medline TA:  J Pediatr Orthop B     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  202-10     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Orthopedic Procedures / methods
Patient Satisfaction
Range of Motion, Articular
Scapula / abnormalities*,  surgery
Shoulder Joint / abnormalities*,  surgery
Treatment Outcome

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