Limb difference is the partial or complete absence, malformation or variation of an arm or leg, and it is a special need sometimes seen among children waiting to be adopted. Limb differences can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (due to trauma, cancer or infection). Treatment focuses on function and mobility, utilizing physical therapy, custom prosthetics and reconstructive surgeries.
Read more about this special need and how adoptive parents can help a child with a limb difference thrive.
