Comments on: Congenital High Scapula-Sprengel Deformity

By: Dr Arun Pal Singh

Dr Arun Pal Singh — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 01:29:09 +0000

@Derrick Johnson,

The surgery is done for this deformity at a very young age i.e. between 3-8 years.

I do not think it is advisable or would serve any benefit.

By: Derrick Johnson

Derrick Johnson — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:37:50 +0000

I am a 48 yr old male with Sprengel’s, I’m content with the range of motion I have, I’m wondering is there any kind of surgery that I can have to realign my scapula so my right shoulder area looks more like my left.

By: Dr Arun Pal Singh

Dr Arun Pal Singh — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:48:16 +0000

@Alison Shaw,

Seems like a trigger point. You should see a doctor. If you want more information, you can go through this article

http://boneandspine.com/pain-management/what-is-trigger-point-and-its-treatment/

By: Alison Shaw

Alison Shaw — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:06:29 +0000

Hi there, I was diagnosed with spina bifida occulta @ L5 and sprengle shoulder on the left side with 90degree movement. As I was diagnosed in my teens surgery was never an option. I used to have injections to try and improve mobility but to no avail. My problem now is, I have been getting bad pains on the top of my shoulder just to the left of the base of my neck, it is becoming very troublesome as it is sending pains down my arm resulting in weakness. There is a kind of lumpy bit that I don’t recall being there before and it is extremely painful to press on and is what I believe to be the cause of the pain. I wondered whether you could shed some light on this as information regarding my condition is very sparse. Many thanks for taking the time to read this.

By: Dr Arun Pal Singh

Dr Arun Pal Singh — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:18:42 +0000

@Angela Pelfrey,

This deformity can cause restriction of movement. In severe cases the surgery is done to improve cosmesis but range motion may not improve.

You may talk to your doctor when you get the appointment.

By: Angela Pelfrey

Angela Pelfrey — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:43:03 +0000

Our 9 wk old grandson has been tentatively diagnosed with this. We are waiting on an appointment to Little Rock Childrens. What is the prognoses of this disorder. Will we have to be especially careful with him? His neck has grown some since birth but not much and is very thick. He can turn his head somewhat to the left but none to the right.