
Introduction to Birth Defects of the Bones, Joints, and Muscles
Birth defects, also called congenital anomalies, are physical abnormalities that occur before a baby is born. "Congenital" means "present at birth." Birth defects of the bones, joints, and …
Limb Deformities, Leg Length Differences and Congenital Limb ...
Children who are born with congenital limb differences, or who develop limb deformities in childhood due to other causes, are a wide-ranging and diverse group. Every child and family …
Bowlegs: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment | HSS
2021年3月11日 · Bowlegs refers to a condition in which a person’s legs appear bowed (bent outward) even when the ankles are together. It is normal in babies due to their position in the …
Congenital Limb Differences - Boston Children's Hospital
Babies with congenital limb differences are born with arms, legs, fingers, or toes that are missing, not fully formed, or formed differently. Some congenital limb differences are related to …
Congenital Limb Defects - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Congenital limb defects occur when a portion or the entire upper or lower limb fails to form normally or does not form when the baby is developing in the uterus. What causes congenital …
Pediatric Orthopaedic Birth Defects - Conditions and Treatments ...
Orthopaedic birth defects include a wide range of conditions affecting a baby’s bones and muscles, tendons and ligaments that connect them. These conditions occur while your baby is …
Congenital Limb Defect in Children
A congenital limb defect is when an arm or leg doesn’t form normally as a baby grows in the uterus. The exact cause of a congenital limb defect is often not known. Certain things may …
Bowlegs and Knock-Knees - Children's Health Issues - Merck …
In bowlegs (also called genu varum), the legs appear curved out at the knees so that the knees are more widely separated than normal. This appearance is usually created by the position of …
Congenital limb defects – Children's Health Orthopedics
When a child is missing all or part of a limb at birth, it is called a congenital limb defect. A congenital limb defect can affect either the arms or legs. Most congenital limb defects happen …
Limb Lengthening for Children Leg Length Differences | HSS
2023年3月10日 · Children who are born with or develop differences in the length of their arms or legs can benefit from a range of treatments. These may be as simple as using adaptive …