HubHip: Health: Conditions and Diseases: Musculoskeletal Disorders: Congenital Anomalies: Klippel-Feil Syndrome (7)

DescriptionKlippel-Feil Syndrome is characterized by congenital fusion of two or more cervical vertebrae. There may be other spinal problems such as spina bifida and scoliosis. Abnormalities of other organs, such as the kidney, heart or lungs can also be present.

Features include a short neck, low hairline at the back of the head and restricted mobility of the upper spine.

DescriptionKlippel-Feil Syndrome is characterized by congenital fusion of two or more cervical vertebrae. There may be other spinal problems such as spina bifida and scoliosis. Abnormalities of other organs, such as the kidney, heart or lungs can also be present.

Features include a short neck, low hairline at the back of the head and restricted mobility of the upper spine.

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