Reconstruction
Deformity correction realigns limbs or joints that are bent, twisted, or unequal in length — whether present from birth or developed after injury or disease. It is planned individually after careful assessment.
What it addresses
Deformity correction is considered for limbs or joints that are misaligned in a way that affects function, movement, or comfort, and that is unlikely to improve on its own.
Typical procedures
The approach depends on the cause and the joint or bone involved. Treatment is planned from examination and imaging, and may be staged. Some deformities are addressed surgically; others may be managed without surgery.
Approach
Deformity correction is detailed work that is planned carefully for each patient, drawing on fellowship training in deformity correction. Where a non-surgical option is reasonable, it is considered. When surgery is recommended, the plan, the stages, and what it aims to achieve are explained in advance.
Recovery
Recovery depends on the deformity and the technique used, and can be staged over a longer period. Rehabilitation usually accompanies it. A specific plan and follow-up schedule are set for each patient and reviewed as correction progresses.
Questions
General information only. Your own situation is assessed individually during consultation.
No. Some are observed or managed without surgery, especially in children where growth may help. Surgery is considered when a deformity affects function and is unlikely to improve on its own.
In many cases, yes — a deformity from a poorly healed fracture can be assessed and realigned. Whether and how is decided after examination and imaging.
It varies with the deformity and the method, and may be staged over a longer period. Your expected timeline is explained as part of the plan.
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