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Skeletal Limb Abnormalities


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Definition

Skeletal limb abnormalities is a very broad descriptive term. There are a variety of possible abnormalities of the arms or legs that can be caused by underlying defects in the skeletal structure.

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Overview & Considerations

Skeletal limb abnormalities may result from:

Metabolic diseases
Malnutrition (inadequate amounts of a vitamin, protein, calcium, or other nutrients)
Genetic diseases and chromosomal abnormalities
Problems experienced by a fetus before birth -- exposure to drugs and medications, infections, positioning, or trauma
Birth trauma
Cancers

The term is most often used to describe defects associated with genetic, chromosomal, and intrauterine events and is often present at birth. Limb abnormalities can develop after birth as in the case of rickets, renal rickets, and other diseases that can cause profound changes in the skeletal structure after birth.

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• Common Causes
• Home Care & Treatment
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Review Date : 5/27/2003
Reviewed By : David M. Scher, M.D., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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