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What is the definition of Congenital Bowing of Long Bones?
Bowing of long bones congenital is a rare bone disease characterized by symmetric or asymmetric shortness and bowing of long bones in the arms and legs. This is condition is mainly involves bones in the legs and results in limbs with limited extension at the knees.
What are the causes of Congenital Bowing of Long Bones?
Bowing of Long Bones Congenital is a genetic birth defect. It can be difficult to accurately diagnose and often requires genetic tests to identify the specific dysplasia.
What are the symptoms of Congenital Bowing of Long Bones?
Bowing of Long Bones Congenital is usually detected in prenatal ultrasounds. The primary symptom is bowing of the tibia in the lower leg.
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What are the current treatments for Congenital Bowing of Long Bones?
The use of casts or orthotic braces can stabilize the affected limb. It is important to support the limb and prevent fractures. The specific bracing depends on the age of the child and will change as the child ages. Minor deformities can be treated with orthotic braces or shoe lifts. More severe deformities may require surgery to correct, such as limb lengthening or bone grafting. In cases with multiple failed surgeries amputation may be necessary.
Who are the top Congenital Bowing of Long Bones Local Doctors?
Gabriele Tonni
Gabriele Tonni
Reggio Nell'emilia, IT 

Gabriele Tonni practices in Reggio Nell'emilia, Italy. Tonni and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Bowing of Long Bones. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Bowing of Long Bones, Campomelia Cumming Type, Campomelic Dysplasia, Endoscopy, and Septoplasty.

Pierpaolo Pattacini
Pierpaolo Pattacini

Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale IRCCS Di Reggio Emilia

Reggio Nell'emilia, IT 

Pierpaolo Pattacini practices in Reggio Nell'emilia, Italy. Pattacini and is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Bowing of Long Bones. Their top areas of expertise are Congenital Bowing of Long Bones, Femoral Facial Syndrome, Campomelic Dysplasia, and Campomelia Cumming Type.

 
 
 
 
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Stephen P. Robertson
Stephen P. Robertson
Stephen P. Robertson
Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

Stephen Robertson practices in Dunedin, New Zealand. Robertson and is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Bowing of Long Bones. His top areas of expertise are Periventricular Heterotopia, Micrognathia, Frontometaphyseal Dysplasia, and Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome.

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