Limb and spinal deformities develop after injuries, due to congenital anomalies, as a consequence of certain diseases, including endocrine disorders. The causes of such disorders can be infectious diseases, arthroses, purulent processes. For limbs, this case is characterized by changes in length, shape, and axis of the limb. Changes in the spine can lead to diseases such as scoliosis, lordosis, kyphosis.
Causes
Limb deformities in children are associated with disturbances in the epiphyseal zone, which extend to the cartilage growth plate of the bone. The development of deformities is also related to acquired injuries – as a result of fractures and dislocations. Limb curvatures can be a consequence of extensive burns and wounds, combined with damage to nerve endings. A significant portion of deformities is associated with congenital anomalies: hypoplasia and aplasia of limbs, congenital dislocations and fractures. Hematogenous osteomyelitis in children can also be a cause of deformity development.
Congenital curvature of the spine may be related to disturbances in intrauterine development, while acquired curvature may result from diseases such as rickets, pleurisy, tuberculosis, and rheumatic diseases. Deformities can arise due to injuries and certain physiological features that force a person to adopt a comfortable position, ultimately leading to such disorders.
Symptoms of Congenital and Acquired Limb Deformities
In addition to pronounced external symptoms, deformities in the limbs and spine can cause rapid fatigue, pain in the limbs, chest area, and back. These changes lead to reduced mobility, instability, and in cases of spinal deformities – stooping, asymmetry of shoulders and ears.
Diagnosis of Congenital and Acquired Limb Deformities in Israel
In Israel, the identification of spinal and limb deformities primarily involves external examination. The examination strategy for limb deformities includes identifying bone swellings and hemorrhages, determining muscle symmetry. In addition to examination, X-rays and magnetic resonance imaging are conducted for the study of limb and spinal deformities.
Treatment of Congenital and Acquired Limb Deformities in Israel
Treatment in Israel can be conservative or surgical – it all depends on the symptoms and severity of the disease and functional changes. Depending on the cause of the disease, specialists from various fields participate in the treatment – infectious disease specialists, rheumatologists, venereologists, endocrinologists. In cases of significant neurological and cosmetic disturbances, surgical treatment of diseases in this group is performed. During conservative treatment and in the rehabilitation period, therapeutic physical exercises, physiotherapeutic procedures, and massage are prescribed.
Prevention
Timely diagnosis and treatment of diseases leading to limb and spinal deformities, correction of changes to prevent functional disturbances.