Musculoskeletal abnormality

Musculoskeletal abnormality
SpecialtyMedical genetics 

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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