Deformity Shortness and Infection Treatments

Deformity Shortness and Infection Treatments
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What is Deformity?
The deformity is the general name for congenital or acquired malformations involving the musculoskeletal system.
What kind of defects are orthopaedics interested in?
All kinds of deformities related to the hands, arms, feet, legs and spine fall into the field of orthopaedics.
What is the goal of deformity treatment?
Deformity treatment aims to bring the disfigured limb into the closest possible shape to a normal limb and to ensure its function at the highest possible performance.

What are the most common deformities in which orthopaedics is involved in the treatment?
In our daily practice, flat feet, foot deformities such as pes equinovarus, congenital hip disorders or related hip problems in adult life, shape and function disruptions in the big toe such as hallux valgus, hallux rigidus, deformities related to bones and joints that occur after improper healing of fractures, disorders related to bone deficiencies that occur for later causes such as congenital or infection, spinal curvatures that occur later for reasons such as genetic or fracture are among the most common causes of deformity. Apart from these, different deformities are also treated by orthopedists.
How is the treatment of deformities performed?
The treatment varies according to the deformity of interest. For example, malformations in the feet can sometimes only be corrected with plaster treatment. In contrast, deformities in the leg bones can be performed with surgical treatments in which the bone is cut and reoriented. As another example, in more complex deformities such as spinal curvatures, corset or surgical treatments can be applied according to the degree of curvature.
What types of imaging methods are used during the diagnosis?
Many different imaging methods such as X-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and scintigraphy are used to investigate the source of deformity in patients with disfigurements and determine the treatment plan.

What are the risks of deformity treatments?
Suppose surgical treatment is to be used for an existing deformity. In that case, it is best to get detailed information from your doctor about the additional risks of the pose to be applied in addition to the general risks of the surgical treatment. However, the most common dangers in plaster or corset treatments that do not require surgical intervention are the inability to achieve the desired correction due to the treatment or the problems seen due to the pressure caused by the material used.
Are surgical methods superior to non-surgical procedures in the treatment of deformity?

The advantages and disadvantages of surgical and non-surgical methods vary according to the type of deformity to be treated. Sometimes non-surgical treatments may be prioritised, while surgical treatments may be prioritised. In some cases, surgical intervention can support treatment started non-surgically and performed up to a particular stage. Finally, if the desired improvement cannot be achieved with a non-surgical treatment method, the form of treatment can be changed with surgical intervention. You must be in good communication with your doctor about which is the most appropriate treatment.