Bone Deformities Flashcards
Kyphosis
Abnormally rounded upper curvature of the spine
hunchback
Scoliosis
Sideways curve of a spine that usually assumes an S or a C shape 
Talipes
Is a deformity in which an infants foot is turned inward
(Clubfoot)
Pectus Excavatum
A condition in which a person’s breast bone is sunken into his or her chest
Pectus Carinatum
Also called pigeon chest, is a deformity of the chest, characterized by a protrusion of the sternum and ribs

Radial dysplasia (radio club hand)
A congenital disorder resulting in the radial deviation of the wrist and shortening of the forearm 
Tickets (osteomalacia)
Softening and weakening of bones in children, usually because of an extreme and prolonged vitamin D, deficiency
Paget’s Disease
Caused by the excessive breakdown and formation of bone, followed by disorganized bone remodeling. This causes affected bone to weaken, resulting in pain, misshapen bones, fractures, and arthritis in the joints near the affected bones.