Musculoskeletal abnormality

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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]

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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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