Congenital (present at birth) limb deficiency may be acquired due to trauma or exposure to drugs or chemicals during pregnancy (eg.
thalidomide). Other causes of congenital limb deficiency are due to changes in a number of different genes.
Since limb diff
Useful links:
The Online Dysmelia Community
http://www.dysnet.org/
Limb Difference Online Resource
http://limbdifferences.org/
Rareconnect Group
https://www.rareconnect.org/en/community/dysnet
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