bone deformity
Misshapen skeletal structure
A bone deformity is an abnormal shape or structure in a bone, whether present from birth or acquired through injury, disease, or improper healing.
Deformities range from mild curvatures to severe malformations that affect function: The fracture healed with a slight bone deformity.
Treatment may involve bracing, physical therapy, or surgical correction.
- fractureSplit in hard material
- malformationAbnormally developed structure
- birth defectAbnormality present from delivery
- curvatureDeviation from flatness
- spinal curvatureAbnormal bend in backbone
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