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    deformity
    /dɪˈfɔːmɪti/

    noun

    • 1. a deformed part, especially of the body; a malformation: "deformities of the hands or feet"

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  2. radiopaedia.org › articles › gibbus-deformityGibbus deformity | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org

    Jul 1, 2024 · A gibbus deformity is a short-segment structural thoracolumbar kyphosis resulting in sharp angulation. Pathology. Etiology. There are a number of causes which can be divided into congenital and acquired. Congenital. achondroplasia. cretinism (congenital hypothyroidism) Apert syndrome. Coffin-Lowry syndrome. mucopolysaccharidoses. Hurler syndrome.

  3. www.britannica.com › science › congenital-disorderCongenital disorder - Deformities, Causes, Treatment | Britannica

    Jul 13, 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.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Deformation_(physics)Deformation (physics) - Wikipedia

    4 days ago · e. In physics and continuum mechanics, deformation is the change in the shape or size of an object. It has dimension of length with SI unit of metre (m). It is quantified as the residual displacement of particles in a non- rigid body, from an initial configuration to a final configuration, excluding the body's average translation and rotation ...

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rheumatoid_arthritisRheumatoid arthritis - Wikipedia

    2 days ago · As the pathology progresses the inflammatory activity leads to tendon tethering and erosion and destruction of the joint surface, which impairs range of movement and leads to deformity. The fingers may develop almost any deformity depending on which joints are most involved.

  6. radiopaedia.org › articles › scoliosisScoliosis | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org

    Jul 1, 2024 · Scoliosis (plural: scolioses) is defined as an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. It is quite common in young individuals and is often idiopathic and asymptomatic. In some cases, however, it is the result of underlying structural or neurological abnormalities.

  7. www.britannica.com › science › congenital-disorderCongenital disorder | Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | Britannica

    Jul 13, 2024 · Congenital disorder, abnormality of structure and, consequently, function of the human body arising during development. This large group of disorders affects almost 5 percent of infants and includes several major groups of conditions. Malformations are abnormalities of the human form that arise.

  8. www.intechopen.com › online-first › 1160408Evaluation and Treatment of Cervical Spine Deformity

    Jul 12, 2024 · Advertisement. Abstract. The cervical spine plays a pivotal role in activities of daily living by allowing a wide range of motion while supporting the cranium. Cervical spine deformity (CSD) can cause significant negative impact on the patient’s functional status and quality of life.