Deformity Correction

Deformity can be either congenital or acquired.

• Congenital deformity are the ones that develops during early childhood and may include spinal deformity like kyphosis or scoliosis or leg deformities like knock knees or bow legs.
• Acquired deformity on the other hand can be a result of abnormal posture or mal union of a fracture or joint destruction by fibrosis or arthritis.

• Due to the presence of deformity one’s ability to do the daily routine like a normal person is altered.
• Due to the presence of deformity the range of that particular joint is restricted.
• Many leisure or sports activities become restricted as deformity doesn’t allow the person to do them.
• Due to the presence of deformity one might be not comfortable to stand in crowd unnoticed, as a result person is always uncomfortable.

• To stand in a crowd as equal
• Do movements without restrictions or pain
• Become self independent/ ambulation
• Be able to do daily activities without difficulties

With the help of either conservative or surgical method one can overcome the deformity or improve it 

CONSERVATIVE METHOD

• In conservative method the deformity is treated without any invasion into the tissues.
• This is mostly done using braces and splints and stretching exercises.
• Mostly useful in congenital deformity, at an early age.
• No instant change is seen but correction is gradual.

SURGICAL METHOD

• In surgical method the deformity is corrected using pins and screws with an invasion in the tissues by surgery.
• The procedure requires skill and experience and requires care after the surgery, to avoid its reoccurrence.
• Any deformity either congenital or acquired can be treated using surgical methods to varying degrees of correction 

• Rehabilitation phase is the treatment plan required after the deformity has been corrected to prevent recurrence.
• Once the deformity has been treated one can work on the strengthening exercises to regain the strength of the affected joint.
• The exercise plan depends on the site of deformity and how the person reacts to the exercise treatment plan.
• With the help of the exercise treatment plan one can gradually participate in daily routine activities and sometimes sports also.