Anatomic classification of limb deficiencies (illustration)

Case contributed by Leonardo Lustosa
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Illustrations of the anatomic classification of congenital limb deficiencies.

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Case Discussion

The anatomic classification of limb deficiencies is divided into:

  • complete absence

  • intercalary defect

  • terminal transverse defect

  • longitudinal defect

    • preaxial

    • central

    • postaxial

    • mixed pre- and postaxial

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