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At LuskinOIC, our award-winning doctors and staff design tailored treatment approaches to help children with limb problems learn to overcome obstacles, develop strength and coordination and reach new goals. We want our patients to have the chance to live life to the fullest, just like their peers. And our expert team is ready to work toward that goal for every child who comes through our doors.
Congenital limb deficiency or deformity is when part of, or all of, the upper or lower limb fails to develop normally before a baby is born.
Limb deficiencies can be longitudinal and transverse.
Longitudinal deficiency is when a specific part of a limb—such as a bone in the arm or leg—is partially or completely missing. The most common type of upper-limb deficiency is called radial ray deficiency. It affects the radius, one of the bones that goes from the elbow to the wrist.
The most common type of lower-limb deficiency is called hypoplasia of the fibula. This occurs when the fibula—or calf bone—is smaller than normal.
A transverse deficiency is when a limb is completely missing after a certain point. It will appear as if part of the limb has been amputated. This deficiency is most often caused by amniotic band syndrome, also called Streeter’s dysplasia. Other cases may be caused by underlying conditions, like chromosomal abnormalities, or a rare disease called Adams-Oliver syndrome.
It takes a team of specialists to ensure a child’s congenital limb disorder is treated for the best possible outcome, giving them the opportunity to live a full, active life. Our team of experts is led by the following specialist:
Based on your child’s condition your team could include:
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