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Lower Limb Abnormalities

How is it treated?

Treatment options include:

  • surgical limb equalisation techniques;
  • orthotic support (the use of external help such as braces);
  • prosthetic replacement;
  • amputation with prosthetic replacement.

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Medical text written June 2005 by steps. Approved July 2005 by Mr J A Fernandes, Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sheffield Children's NHS Trust, Sheffield, UK.

 

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