What happened?
An eight-year-old girl presented to a paediatric physical therapy and neurorehabilitation centre in Lahore with pain, numbness and features of Klippel-Feil syndrome, a congenital condition associated with fused cervical vertebrae and restricted neck movement.
Clinical findings
- The report describes the classic clinical features of Klippel-Feil syndrome, including a short neck, limited cervical range and low posterior hairline.
- Pain and numbness were reported in the child.
- The publication emphasises goal setting for a rare paediatric presentation.
Rehabilitation described in the report
- A physiotherapy intervention protocol was designed around the child's presentation and rehabilitation goals over four weeks.
- The PubMed abstract does not provide sufficient detail to reproduce individual exercises, treatment dosage or progression.
Reported outcomes
- The authors describe the case as demonstrating the value of structured goal setting and a planned rehabilitation approach.
- Quantitative outcome values are not available in the PubMed abstract and are therefore not inferred here.
Clinical lessons to consider
- Recognise congenital cervical conditions and assess the child's functional needs rather than focusing on appearance alone.
- Set measurable, age-appropriate goals with the family and relevant clinical team.
- Respect cervical structural considerations and avoid assuming that routine neck techniques are appropriate.
Limitations — what this case cannot tell us
- Single case report with limited intervention and outcome detail in the accessible abstract.
- No numerical results or comparison group are available in the PubMed record.
Original source
Wardah Rauf, Samia Sarmad, Sameed Liaqat, Safa Saleem, Muhammad Jawad, Muhammad Ahad. “Therapeutic Rehabilitation for Klippel-Feil Syndrome: A Case Report.” Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 2025. DOI: 10.47391/JPMA.11563
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