Congenital Abnormalities/Deformities of the Lower Limb
Congenital Abnormalities/Deformities of the Lower Limb
Congenital Abnormalities/Deformities of the Lower Limb
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Overview<br />
• Genetic Factors<br />
• Environmental Factors<br />
• Mixture <strong>of</strong> both<br />
• 1 in 50 born with severe malformation<br />
• More common in premature babies and possibly<br />
mo<strong>the</strong>rs with diabetes<br />
• Genetic counselling<br />
• Total correction may not be possible – residual<br />
deformity and handicap – ongoing<br />
podiatric/orthopaedic management