Patella aplasia- coxa vara- tarsal synostosis

Overview

A rare genetic condition characterized by a failure of part or all of the kneecap to develop (patella aplasia), inward curvature of the hip (coxa vara) and fusion of bones in the foot (tarsal synostosis)

Symptoms

* Missing kneecap * Missing portion of kneecap * Inward curvature of hip * Fusion of foot bones

Diagnosis

signs and symptoms of Patella aplasia, coxa vara, tarsal synostosis may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Patella aplasia, coxa vara, tarsal synostosis symptoms.