The Modified Woodward Procedure via a Limited Incision for Sprengel Deformity: A Retrospective Study on Efficacy and Cosmesis - Takeaways - MDSpire

The Modified Woodward Procedure via a Limited Incision for Sprengel Deformity: A Retrospective Study on Efficacy and Cosmesis

  • By

  • Zhang, Peng

  • Su, Lianbin

  • Sun, Zijie

  • Xiao, Jun

  • Zhuge, Hengyan

  • Xu, Kefeng

  • Jin, Genyang

  • Liu, Qi

  • May 14, 2026

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    The Modified Woodward Procedure via Limited Incision (MWP-LI) minimizes tissue trauma while improving functional and cosmetic outcomes for Sprengel deformity.

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    A retrospective review of eight patients showed a significant improvement in mean active shoulder abduction by 58.0° after the MWP-LI.

  • 3

    The mean Cavendish grade improved by 1.8 grades at a mean follow-up of 26.5 months post-surgery.

  • 4

    All parents reported high satisfaction with the surgical outcomes, and no major complications were observed.

  • 5

    The MWP-LI is a reliable, less invasive alternative to traditional methods for correcting Sprengel deformity.

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The Modified Woodward Procedure via a Limited Incision for Sprengel Deformity: A Retrospective Study on Efficacy and Cosmesis

  • by Zhang, Peng , Su, Lianbin , Sun, Zijie , Xiao, Jun , Zhuge, Hengyan , Xu, Kefeng , Jin, Genyang , Liu, Qi

  • May 14, 2026

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