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- Dictionarydeformity/dɪˈfɔːmɪti/
noun
- 1. a deformed part, especially of the body; a malformation: "deformities of the hands or feet"
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Jul 17, 2023 · Haglund’s deformity is a bony growth on your heel bone where your Achilles tendon attaches. Causes include wearing shoes that are too tight or overusing your heel.
Nov 21, 2023 · Deformation refers to the change of shape of objects due to physical forces acting upon them. Stresses cause strains that deform or change the shape of objects. Are...
Dec 29, 2023 · Citation, DOI, disclosures and article data. Hill-Sachs defects are a posterolateral humeral head depression fracture, resulting from the impaction with the anterior glenoid rim, and indicative of an anterior glenohumeral dislocation. It is often associated with a Bankart lesion of the glenoid.
Jul 13, 2023 · It is a condition that leads to flattening the arch and rolling in of the ankle. It is a progressive deformity with early symptoms of pain and swelling at the inside arch of the foot and ankle. It eventually may lead to arthritis of the foot and ankle joints.
Jan 9, 2024 · Foot deformities are a common health condition that can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired from external factors. They can affect the foot joints and bones, causing pain and physical deformities. This article will discuss the different types of foot deformities based on age, location, and what causes each type.
Feb 10, 2024 · A muscle contracture, also known as a contracture deformity, is a permanent shortening and tightening of muscle fibers that reduces flexibility and makes movement difficult. It is caused when a muscle loses elasticity. If a muscle cannot move and be stretched, the nearby joints also lose mobility and become painful.
Jun 19, 2024 · Congenital disorders known as deformities are defined as a secondary bending or change of shape. Commonly, these involve a lack of amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) buffering the fetus from the pressure of the uterine wall and may be due to leakage or failure to produce fluid.
Aug 28, 2023 · Describe the etiology of hallux valgus. Identify the components of an appropriate history, physical, and evaluation of hallux valgus. Outline the treatment and management options available for hallux valgus. Review the importance of the interprofessional team to improve outcomes for patients affected by hallux valgus.
Jul 5, 2023 · Congenital deformities of the spine are spinal deformities identified at birth that are a byproduct of anomalous vertebral development in the embryo.
Jul 15, 2023 · Madelung’s deformity is a metaphyseal dysplasia of the distal radius, where the distal radial joint tilts to the volar and ulnar sides, combined with distal ulnar subluxation and elbow dislocation. The main pathogenic factors of this disease include idiopathic, hereditary and acquired factors.
