KLIPPEL-FEIL SYNDROME

Course overview

Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS; also known as cervical vertebral fusion and congenital cervical synostosis) is a rare developmental disorder characterized by abnormal fusion of two or more adjacent cervical vertebrae. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of KFS, its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.