Lord Byron was born with a clubfoot, which he remained sensitive about throughout his life. Some modern medical experts think he had spina bifida, a congenital condition of the spine that causes a range of neurological and muscular symptoms, including unequal development of the limbs, wherein one leg may be shorter than the other.
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