Musculoskeletal abnormality

Medical condition
Musculoskeletal abnormality
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A musculoskeletal abnormality is a disorder of the musculoskeletal system present at birth.

They can be due to deformity or malformation.[1]

An example is Klippel–Feil syndrome.[citation needed]

Although present at birth, some only become obvious postnatally.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Introduction: Congenital Craniofacial and Musculoskeletal Abnormalities: Merck Manual Professional".
  2. ^ "UNSW Embryology- Musculoskeletal System - Abnormalities". Archived from the original on 2008-04-09.

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Classification
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Congenital malformations and deformations of musculoskeletal system / musculoskeletal abnormality
Appendicular
limb / dysmelia
Arms
clavicle / shoulder
hand deformity
Leg
hip
knee
foot deformity
Either / both
fingers and toes
reduction deficits / limb
multiple joints
Axial
Skull and face
Craniosynostosis
Craniofacial dysostosis
other
Vertebral column
Thoracic skeleton
ribs:
sternum:
other:


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