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Overview of Congenital and Inherited Anomalies of the Musculoskeletal System

ByRussell R. Hanson, DVM, DACVS, DACVECC
Reviewed/Revised Jul 2019

    Congenital and inherited anomalies can result in the birth of diseased or deformed neonates. Congenital disorders can be due to viral infections of the fetus or to ingestion of toxic plants by the dam at certain stages of gestation. The musculoskeletal system can also be affected by certain congenital neurologic disorders.

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