Living with Congenitally short costocoracoid ligament
A rare condition in which a short ligament ties the shoulder blade to the first rib, limiting shoulder movement.
Understanding Congenitally short costocoracoid ligament
This limits how the shoulder blade can rotate or pull back, and can lead to rounded shoulders and a change in the shape of the collarbone area. It is noticed in newborns and infants. GARD notes there have been no further descriptions in the medical literature since 1989.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet. Its summary mentions these:
- Limited shoulder blade movement
- Rounded shoulders
- Change in the shape of the collarbone area
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include lung and breathing specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Lung and breathing specialists (pulmonologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD lists autosomal dominant inheritance, meaning one changed copy of a gene can be enough. It doesn't name a gene.
Also known as: congenital short costocoracoid ligament; congenital shortness of the costocoracoid ligament; fixation of the scapula to the first rib by a congenitally short costocoracoid ligament
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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