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Congenital and Inherited Anomalies of the Musculoskeletal System /
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Overview of Congenital and Inherited Anomalies of the Musculoskeletal System /
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Overview of Congenital and Inherited Anomalies of the Musculoskeletal System

By

Russell R. Hanson

, DVM, DACVS, DACVECC, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University

Last full review/revision Jul 2019 | Content last modified Oct 2020

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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