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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

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