Manifestações musculoesqueléticas na síndrome de Klippel-Trenaunay

2018 
Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is a rare congenital disease with undefined etiology characterized by the presence of the triad: port wine stains, venous malformations or varicose veins, and bone and/or tissue hypertrophy. It affects the lower limbs more commonly. Treatment is generally conservative, with interventions limited to the treatment of complications. Objective: To present a case report of a child with musculoskeletal manifestations of the syndrome evaluated by a multiprofessional team, composed of social work, psychology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, phonoaudiology, nursing and a physiatrist. Methods: After evaluation, it was decided that awareness and correction of posture as well as body perception, performance of orthostatic activity, balance training, dissociation of waists, and postural changes would be approached by the multiprofessional team. Results: The patient received multiprofessional care for two months, obtained better gait stability, and had independent gait in the community, with higher speed and lower number of falls. Conclusion: She was discharged after achieving the goals and after her parents were sensitized regarding the importance of maintaining the multiprofessional follow up and follow the goals set for homecare.
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