What is DEFORMITY?
 When any part of the body is not formed normally, and there is an abnormal feature with regard to the size or shape of that part, we call that Deformity. This is a congenital deformity, since it occurs at birth.

DEFORMITIES
1. Deformity of the hand 
 

2. Deformed spine

3. Missing limbs

4. Deformity of the knee

 5.Deformity of the feet

Identifying Deformities.

FLAT FOOT 

 Make the patient stand with bare feet; with legs a
 little apart. Look for any arch on the inner side of  both feet. If the central portion of the of the inner border of the feet touch the floor, it indicates flat feet.

CROOKED FOOT/CLUB FOOT 

Make the child lie on his back, with bare legs.
If one or both feet are twisted inwards, the feet
are deformed.
 

Remedial Measures

1. Refer the patient to the Rehabilitation unit of
   the Primary Health Centre.

2. If an assistive device can correct the deformity,
   the patient will be given the device. He must use
   it regularly for good results.

3. If exercises are advised, the patient must learn
   and practise them regularly.

4. The patient must examined every three months to
   arrest any further deterioration

5. If exercises/devices do not help,the patient may be
   referred for surgery.

Exercise is essential for any child with locomotor disability whether caused by congenital deformity , polio, paralysis, cerebral palsy,stroke or amputation. Click on exercises to view in detail.