title: Congenital elevation of the scapula (Sprengel's deformity).
abstract: A case of Sprengel's deformity (congenital elevation of the scapula) in a 4-year-old boy, with a major cosmetic defect and compromised shoulder function, especially on abduction, is presented. The boy was operated on by Green's technique, with excellent cosmetic and functional result. Although Woorward's operative technique has generally been preferred in the treatment for Sprengel's deformity, the result obtained showed Green's procedure to be a satisfactory choice in this patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Split University Hospital, Croatia.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Erceg
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Biocić
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012540:Scapula / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery