Klippel-Feil syndrome
Klippel-Feil syndrome Causes
Klippel-Feil Syndrome is caused by a failure in the normal partition of the vertebrae in the neck during the early fetal development weeks.
Klippel-Feil syndrome Definition
Klippel-Feil Syndrome is a rare medical condition described as the congenital fusion of any two (2) of the seven (7) vertebrae located in the neck. This rare disorder was first accounted by Maurice Klippel and Andre Feil from France in the year 1912.
Klippel-Feil syndrome Symptoms and Signs
Klippel-Feil Syndrome is a rare condition that presents the following common signs and symptoms: * Remarkably short neck * Low hairline * Limited upper spine mobility Abnormalities linked to Klippel-Feil Syndrome possibly will include the following: * Curvature of the spine (scoliosis) * Spina bifida (neural tube defect) * Respiratory problems * Cleft palate * Malformations of the heart * Kidney and rib irregularities
Klippel-Feil syndrome Treatment
The treatment for Klippel-Feil Syndrome is only based on the symptoms that are manifested. This may include surgery if there are evidences of cervical and cranio-cervical volatility/instability; for the purpose of improving the condition. Surgery may also be suggested for clear cases of spinal cord constriction and scoliosis. Another useful approach that may alleviate the symptoms of Klippel-Feil Syndrome is through physical therapy; only if ordered by the physician.