Congenital lower limb differences: an overview and common presentations
No Thumbnail Available
All Authors
Oberman,Jemma
Byrne,Olivia
Wijesekera,Maheshi P.
Foster,Patrick
LTHT Author
Oberman, Jemma
Byrne, Olivia
Wijesekera, Maheshi
Foster, Patrick
Byrne, Olivia
Wijesekera, Maheshi
Foster, Patrick
LTHT Department
Trauma & Related Services
Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics
Non Medic
Publication Date
2024
Item Type
Article
Language
Subject
Subject Headings
Abstract
Congenital lower limb differences are rare but can cause significant effects on the developing child. The term encompasses a broad spectrum of conditions, with varying degrees of severity. When evaluating these conditions, children should be managed on an individual basis due to the variety of presentations. This review provides the reader with an introduction to congenital limb differences of the lower limb, describing the common presentations, classifications and the orthopaedic management of these conditions.
Journal
Orthopaedics & Trauma