Congenital lower limb differences: an overview and common presentations

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Oberman,Jemma
Byrne,Olivia
Wijesekera,Maheshi P.
Foster,Patrick

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Oberman, Jemma
Byrne, Olivia
Wijesekera, Maheshi
Foster, Patrick

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Trauma & Related Services
Orthopaedics

Non Medic

Publication Date

2024

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Article

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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.

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Orthopaedics & Trauma