Deformity, cauliflower-ear: Destruction of the underlying cartilage framework of the outer ear (pinnae), usually caused by either infection or trauma, resulting in a thickening of the ear.
Deformity, Metatarsal
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Definition of medical terminology for Deformity, Metatarsal.
Deformity - contracture
Considerations
A contracture develops when the normally elastic (stretchy) connective tissues are replaced by inelastic (nonstretchy) fiber-like tissue. This makes it hard to stretch the area and prevents normal movement.
Deformity - contracture
References
Vanderhoff BT, Carroll W. Neurology. In: Rakel P, Bope ET, eds. Conn's Current Therapy 2007. 60th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2008:chap 54.
The deformity results from rheumatoid arthritis.
The tendon is severed.
A large bone fragment is displaced from its normal position.
The condition does not improve with splinting.
Sprengel Deformity is a rare congenital disorder in which the shoulder blade is displaced upward. The elevated shoulder blade causes a lump in the back of the base of the neck and may limit movement of the arm on the affected side.
Boutonnière deformity (BD) affects the finger's system of tendons. The tendons allow you to flex and straighten you finger. If you have BD, you cannot straighten your finger.
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Contracture deformity
Alternate Names : Deformity - contracture
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Deformity
The fractured limb may appear bent, short or flailed and this may be quite obvious.
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Bone deformity. The weakened area of an affected bone can cause the bone to bow. If your spine is affected, you can develop scoliosis, an abnormal curving of the spine.
Vision and hearing loss.
varus deformity - a medial inclination of a distal bone of a joint from the midline.
vas deferens - the tubes leading to the testes.
vascular - pertaining to blood vessels.
Varus deformity - acondition in which the end of a bone furthest away from the center of the body turns inward from where it attaches at a joint. An example is talipes equinovarus (clubfoot), where the foot turns inward.
The penis deformity may increase over time, and can make sexual intercourse difficult. The pain will usually spontaneously resolve after six months, as the inflammation subsides.
Deformity can be caused by:
Flat feet, which transfer too much weight to the MTP joint
Narrow-toed shoes and high heels
Certain neuromuscular diseases ( Down and Marfan syndromes)
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Deformity
An affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed. [Wordnet]
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Deformity
When to Seek Medical Care
If you have severe pain, deformity, numbness, or are unable to move your wrist, you should call your doctor for an immediate appointment or go to an urgent care clinic or a hospital's emergency department.
deformity of the shoulder (in a forward dislocation)
The symptoms of a dislocated shoulder may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult a physician for a diagnosis.
How is a shoulder dislocation diagnosed?
Deformity
Immobility
Injury
Chronic inflammation
Certain disorders that affect nerves and muscles almost always lead to contractures. For example: ...
Deformity
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
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Deformity of the hand or arm, mild to severe, which can lead to contractures
Partial or complete arm paralysis
Partial or complete loss of sensation in the arm, hand, or fingers ...
Deformity
Infection
Localized pain, especially continued pain after an Injury, may mean a fracture.
A deformity of the big toe resulting from an inflammation of the joint that connects the toe to the foot.
Bursa
A fibrous, fluid-filled sac in the joints that aids movement by decreasing friction.
A deformity involving the outward displacement of the foot or hand from the midline.
Valve
A device for controlling the passage of fluid through a pipe, allowing movement in one direction only.
The deformity can result from arthritis that affects the inside of the knee more than the outside. This causes wearing of the inner joint cartilage and bone. The problem can also come about when a fractured leg bone heals with an outward curvature.
The deformity in hemifacial microsomia varies greatly in the degree of severity and in the area of the face involved. The disorder varies from mild to severe. In the more severe cases, the following structures are underdeveloped: ...
The deformity usually resolves without treatment during the first year of life. If it does not, casting or surgery (abductory midfoot osteotomy) is required.
Mild deformity (toe still flexible, no fixed flexion contracture) may respond to cutting and lengthening and/or repositioning a tendon (tenotomy) on the bottom of the foot (flexor digitorum longus).
A foot deformity called metatarsus varus or metatarsus adductus is often confused with the clubfoot deformity. The metatarsus adductus is a mild turning in of the foot which often corrects by itself.
Gibbous deformity is congenital and results in an angled curve in the lower spine, which should have a smooth curve. The result to the upper spine is a hunched back, which is generally more evident when a person bends forward.
contour deformity with step-off or angulated margin;
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Amniotic Deformity, Adhesion, Mutilation [syndrome]
ADCS
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Hammertoe Deformity - Hammertoe deformity is the most common deformity of the lesser toes.
Club foot deformity
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Reduction deformity - upper limb
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Scoliosis (deformity of the spine) occurs in 10 percent of adolescent girls who have Turner syndrome.
Swelling or deformity
Inability to feel someone touching the skin
Circulation
Discoloration
Instability
Areas of tenderness
Limitation in range of motion
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An open bite deformity, a type of malocclusion characterised by premature posterior occlusion and absence of anterior occlusion.
Synonyms: open bite.
Origin: L. Apertus, open, + G. Gnathos, jaw ...
swelling and deformity of joints of fingers
pain worsened by physical activity
most commonly occurs after 50 years of age ...
Congenital deformity in the urinary system
In the case of repeated infections of the urinary system, particularly among boys and young men, ...
Gun stock deformity (cubitus varus): A deformity of the elbow resulting in a decreased carrying angle (so that, with the arm extended at the side and the palm facing forward, the forearm and hand are held at less than 5 degrees).
A bunion is a deformity of the base joint of the big toe. The cause is not clear in many cases. The deformity may cause the foot to rub on shoes which may cause inflammation and pain. Good footwear is often all that is needed to ease symptoms.
Clubfoot is a deformity of the foot and lower calf. The bones, joints, muscles, and blood vessels of the limb are...
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Scoliosis is a deformity of the spine, where it is bent laterally (from side to side) into an S or C shape.
The outstanding deformity is a tall (tower) skull due to premature closure of the skull sutures that are normally open in early childhood. However, many patients also have short digits and sometimes extra ones, especially toes.
A cubitus varus deformity is more cosmetic than limiting of any function,[3] however internal rotation of the radius over the ulna may be limited due to the overgrowth of the humerus.
severity of the deformity
your tolerance of specific medications, procedures, or therapies
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Knock-knee
A deformity in which the knees rub together or touch each other in walking.
If a hypospadias deformity is not repaired, the following complications may occur as your child grows and matures: ...
The hammer toe deformity is the most common deformity of the small toes. ... If not treated, a hammer toe may become rigid and require surgical correction in ...
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Correction of knee deformity in patients with Ellis-van Creveld syndrome: A case report and review… more…
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A bunion is a bony deformity of the joint at the base of the big toe. This joint is known as the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. The medical name for a bunion is hallux valgus.
Structure of the foot
The foot is divided into three parts: ...
The severity of the deformity can vary widely from only one toe or finger being affected to an entire arm or leg missing or being severely underdeveloped. Symptoms may include: ...
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This may result in pain, deformity, restricted function. It may also be asymptomatic.
TalipesA congenital deformity of the foot, which is twisted out of shape or position. TelomereA telomere is a microscopic structure found on the end of our chromosomes controlling the number of times a cell can divide and reinvigorate tissue.
Excess weight on growing bones can lead to this bone deformity of the lower legs.
Arthritis. Wear and tear on the joints from carrying extra weight can cause this painful joint problem at a young age.
Split Hand Deformity-Mandibulofacial Dysostosis
Split Hand Malformation
Split Hand/Split Foot Malformation
Split-Hand/Foot Deformity
Split-Hand/Foot Malformation
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Lobster Claw Deformity
Lobular Carcinoma of the Minor Salivary Glands
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Local Anesthesia for Childbirth
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