Etiology of Lower Limb Deformity

Lower limb deformities consist of any combination of limb length inequality, angular deformity, and asymmetric girth. The etiologies of limb deformities are extensive but can be broadly classified into underlying conditions, and congenital, developmental, and acquired causes. The goal of this chapter is to discuss the most clinically relevant etiologies of limb deformity. Many of these disorders are discussed in greater detail in subsequent chapters.