Limb Deformity Correction

What is Limb Deformity Correction?

Limb deformities are congenital, developmental, or obtained musculoskeletal abnormalities resulting from a fracture, infection, Arthritis, or Tumor.

Causes:

• Osteogenesis imperfect
• Infections of the bones
• Bowlegs
• Limb length discrepancies
• Traumatic injury

The tibia, femur, and ankle most often cause bone deformities.

What are the symptoms of Limb Deformity Correction?

• Pain
• Restricting mobility
• Back pain

Evaluations for Limb Deformity Correction

• X-rays
• Physical examination
• CT scan
• Blood Tests
• MRI

Treatment for Limb Deformity Correction 

Treatment relies on the deformity anatomy place, functional deficiency, or cosmetic concern presence. The main objective of the procedure is to achieve an effective bone alignment and better joint function, ranging from bracing to surgery.

Surgical procedure types:

• Acute correction – A surgeon can choose a deformity acute correction when the angle of deformity is small and only in one direction. The procedure includes cutting the bone into two parts, called an osteotomy, and shifting the sections manually to the right position of the anatomy.
• Gradual correction – Gradual correction bone deformity surgery is based on a concept known as osteogenesis of distraction that induces bone growth through applied osteotomy tension. An osteotomy is a division or cutting of a bone by surgery.

Estimated Costs:

Cost for investigations would generally range between USD 600 to USD 700

The cost of the procedure would generally be as below: