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PTA Physical Therapy Assistant

Category - Diseases and Conditions

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In which congenital condition does the scapula fail to descend from its embryological position in the neck?
  1. Sprengel’s shoulder
  2. Madelung’s deformity
  3. Syndactilism
  4. Polydactylism
Explanation
Answer: A -Sprengel’s shoulder is a congenital condition in which the scapula fails to descend from its embryological position in the neck.

In Sprengel’s shoulder the patient will have an elevated shoulder on the affected side. The superior angle of the scapula can be felt in the neck.

Madelung’s deformity is the congenital dorsal and lateral bowing of distal radius and subluxation of inferior radioulnar joint.

Syndactilism is the congenital fusion of fingers.

Polydactylism is the congenital presence of extra fingers.
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