CLINICAL APPROACH TO PATIENTS WITH KLIPPEL-FEIL SYNDROME

Objective: Klippel-Feil Syndrome (KFS) is a congenital syndrome that has short neck, fusion in at least 2 cervical vertebrae, and decrease neck movements the classic triad. KFS patients may have higher risk for mechanical spinal cord injury because of unstable segments. Patients should be examined extensively, since many anomalies accompany KFS. In current article, we aimed to present our cases with clinical, radiological, genetic results. Materials Methods: this study, total 317 MRIs required by Pediatric Surgery between 2012-2019 years various indications 90 CT reports 2019 were evaluated. Information was collected retrospectively file scan. Clinical, biochemical evaluation performed. Results: All had Sprengel deformity, anomaly, restricted movements, low hairline, growth retardation. Growth Differentiating Factor 6 (GDF6) gene negative all patients. Conclusion: The necessity treatment depends more on pathologies caused deformity other systemic findings. patient cautious avoid heavy exercise neurological deficits seen after minor trauma