[CHARACTERISTICS AND TRENDS OF CONGENITAL AND ACQUIRED LOWER LIMB DEFICIENCY IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AT THE SHEBA MEDICAL CENTER].

Introduction: Lower limb deficiency in childhood has an impact on acquisition of motor skills. Information regarding the characteristics of this population was examined in several countries but not in Israel.

Aims: To provide demographics, clinical and functional characteristics of children with lower limb deficiency in a pediatric rehabilitation department.