Congenital Malformation of Extremities
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Orthopaedic Care |
What is congenital deformities of extremities?
The most common congenital limb defects can be classified as follows:
- Complete absence of the limb.
- Failure of the portion of the limb to separate (commonly seen in fingers or toes)
- Duplication (commonly seen as extra fingers or toes)
- Overgrowth, the limb is much larger than the normal limb.