title: Klippel-Feil syndrome.
abstract: Nurses working with orthopaedic clients and pediatric populations may be the first to recognize the classic triad of Klippel-Feil syndrome: short neck, limitation of neck motion, and low occipital hairline. Klippel-Feil syndrome is a congenital malformation of the cervical vertebrae, with limited treatment options. Client/family education is vital to monitor and maintain function and to prevent neurologic deficits resulting from the fusions, accidents, or trauma.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Greipp
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007714:Klippel-Feil Syndrome / Q000145:classification / Q000196:embryology* / Q000451:nursing; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011859:Radiography