Sprengel's deformity

deformity /de·form·i·ty/ (dĕ-for´mĭ-te) distortion of any part or of the body in general.

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Åkerlund deformity  an indentation (in addition to the niche) in the duodenal cap in the radiograph in duodenal ulcer.

Arnold-Chiari deformity  protrusion of the cerebellum and medulla oblongata down into the spinal canal through the foramen magnum.

Madelung's deformity  radial deviation of the hand secondary to overgrowth of the distal ulna or shortening of the radius.

reduction deformity  congenital absence of a portion or all of a body part, especially of the limbs.

silver fork deformity  the deformity seen in Colles' fracture.

Sprengel's deformity  congenital elevation of the scapula, due to failure of descent of the scapula to its normal thoracic position during fetal life.

Volkmann's deformity  see under disease.

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Sprengel's deformity

[shpreng′gəlz]

Etymology: Otto Gerhard Karl Sprengel, German surgeon, 1852-1915

congenital elevation of the scapula, resulting from failure of descent of the scapula to its normal thoracic position during fetal life.

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Sprengel's deformity

A condition characterized by a faulty descent of the scapula from its fetal position next to C4, accompanied by a simultaneous scapular rotation, resulting in a horizontal axillary margin. See Fracture.