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Can Congenital Vertical Talus Be Classified As Congenital External Defect?

Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2016

Question: 2 Years Old Female diagnosed to have Larsen Syndrome, Congenital Vertical Talus, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. Diagnosed to have AMC 3rd Post natal day, baby was splinted for both knees from 20th day, hip dislocation was also diagnosed. Kindly opine whether this deformity is visible to necked eye and can it be termed as Congenital external defect.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, Can be classified as Congenital external defect and visible to the naked eye

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

Yes, Definitely.

This can be classified as Congenial external defect.

Most of the above mentioned conditions can be detected externally and visible to the naked eye.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

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