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Please Opine For 39 /F With K/c/o Limb Length Discreprancy
Question: Please opine for 39 /F with k/c/o limb length discreprancy short limb as per the ortho it may be result of developmental dysplasia pleas provide the future prognosis and furhter treatment
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Thanks for the query
Developmental dysplasia is a cause of shortening of lower limbs.
The problem can be in thigh bone (femur), or leg bone (tibia) where there is deformity due to growth disturbance in the bone. There are many disorders which can cause the dysplasia.
If you have any information of the bone that is involved, any xrays I can opine on possible prognosis and options for treatment.
Kindly provide more information so that I will be in a better position to help you.
Regards,
Aashish Raghu
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query
Developmental dysplasia is a cause of shortening of lower limbs.
The problem can be in thigh bone (femur), or leg bone (tibia) where there is deformity due to growth disturbance in the bone. There are many disorders which can cause the dysplasia.
If you have any information of the bone that is involved, any xrays I can opine on possible prognosis and options for treatment.
Kindly provide more information so that I will be in a better position to help you.
Regards,
Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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