The cause of congenital limb defects is unknown. The diagnosis of congenital limb defects is made at birth. C ongenital limb defects may also be associated with other bone conditions or syndromes. Always consult your child's physician for a diagnosis. The overall goal for treatment of congenital limb defects is to provide the child with a limb that has proper function and appearance.
Treatment goals can vary for each child.
There are no standardized treatment protocols for congenital limb defects. Copyright 2000 Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. All rights reserved.