Klippel–Feil Syndrome: A Rare Case Report
Mustafa Al Jaafar, Alyaa Nooruldeen Shawqi Aljafr · 2026
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Description
Mustafa Al Jaafar and Alyaa Aljafr report a case of Klippel-Feil syndrome, the rare condition where neck vertebrae fuse from birth. An eighteen year old Iraqi man came in with a short neck, a low back hairline, a winged right shoulder blade, and a curved spine. Imaging confirmed fused cervical bones with Sprengel deformity and kyphoscoliosis.
Their 2026 case report follows a year of conservative care: a corrective collar, gentle cervical traction, and targeted physiotherapy. With no nerve deficits to force surgery, the gentle route was the plan. Neck pain fell markedly and the neck's range of motion grew over the year. The authors offer the case as proof that careful conservative management can serve this syndrome's milder class well.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Mustafa Al Jaafar, Alyaa Nooruldeen Shawqi Aljafr |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 14 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |