Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji
Deformity Surgery
The curvatures and dysmorphism in bones are called deformities. Bone and extremity deformities can form due to developmental bone disorders, congenital diseases and trauma. These deformities can cause limited range of motion and impair quality of life.
Deformities are complex and mixed diseases. There have 3-dimensional structure thus there treatment process is long and complicated.
Bone- muscle deformities can be seen in different parts of the body. The approach to deformity differs according to the location, patient’s age and severity. While early stage deformities can be treated with surgery to the primary regions severe deformities may require surgery to adjacent regions as well.
In addition to approaching the soft tissue, fixing bone curvatures, lengthening and shortening bones may be needed to fix the deformity. May implants such as plaques- screws and 3 dimensional fixators may be used.
Deformity surgery operations are long processed operations. Preoperative tests and imaging is important to identity the place and shape of deformity. Implants must be selected and purchased. Experience is required for the complex treatment of these diseased.