Deformity in a limb can be due to soft tissue contracture or due to bony deformity.
Causes
- Congenital
- Post traumatic
- Post burns
- Arthritis and rheumatism
- Mal union
- Post paralysis
Diagnosis
The diagnosis is mainly clinical.
Any bony deformity if present can be diagnosed using digital X ray
Treatment
- Sequential corrective cast
- Ilizarov surgery
- Acute correction by osteotomy and fixation