[DOC] [TLE] Orthopedic surgery - Wikipedia [PAR] Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics is the branch of surgery concerned with 
conditions involving ... Originally, the term orthopedics meant the correcting of 
musculoskeletal deformities in children. ... the first orthopedic institute in 1780, 
which was the first hospital dedicated to the treatment of children's skeletal 
deformities. [DOC] [TLE] Rickets - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - AAOS [PAR] Rickets is a bone disease in children that causes weak bones, bowed legs, and 
... or other children experiencing extreme poverty sometimes have rickets due to 
a poor ... to correct severely bowed or knock-kneed legs, and other bone 
deformities. ... (For example, before rickets prevention was understood, pelvic 
deformities... [DOC] [TLE] Surgical-orthodontic correction of a Class III dentofacial deformity [PAR] In the pre-surgical orthodontic phase of treatment, a reverse overjet of 5.5 mm 
was ... skeletal deformities like a Class III malocclusion require careful treatment 
... Surgical-orthodontic treatment is sometimes the only option for achieving an... [DOC] [TLE] Bunionette Deformity Correction [PAR] A bunionette deformity is an abnormal bony protuberance, or bump, on the outer 
(lateral) side of the fifth toe or metatarsophalangeal ... Her pain did not get better 
after nonsurgical treatment. ... The post-surgical X-ray (below) shows healing of 
the bone at the osteotomy. ... The condition is sometimes called a tailor's bunion. [DOC] [TLE] Haglund's Deformity Surgery [PAR] A Haglund's deformity is a bump back of the heel bone. The Achilles ... 
Sometimes, this bump pain is due to the friction that occurs from shoes. At other ... 
Also, patients at high risk for wound issues should strongly consider avoiding 
surgery. [DOC] [TLE] Rickets: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments - Healthline [PAR] Dec 10, 2015 ... Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of rickets. ... If skeletal 
deformities are present, your child may need braces to position their ... Replacing 
vitamin D, calcium, and phosphate levels will help correct the disorder. ... 
Sometimes, the use of sunscreen can prevent your skin from producing... [DOC] [TLE] Pectus Excavatum in Adults | Cleveland Clinic [PAR] Sometimes referred to as "funnel chest," pectus excavatum is a deformity often 
present ... Marfan syndrome: A connective tissue disorder, which causes skeletal 
... Since most patients with the deformity do not have symptoms, treatment may 
not ... Surgery: The primary goal of pectus excavatum repair surgery is to correct 
the... [DOC] [TLE] Scoliosis and Kyphosis. Curvature of the spine; treatment | Patient [PAR] Spinal deformity rarely occurs in a single plane and is usually in three 
dimensions. ... often requiring surgical treatment, if non-operative treatment fails 
to halt curvature. ... Lateral bending view can assess the degree to which it can 
be corrected. ... vertebrae may sometimes be associated with abnormalities of the 
kidneys or... [DOC] [TLE] Orthosurgical treatment of patients in the growth period: at what cost? [PAR] Awaiting growth to end prior to starting orthosurgical treatment is sometimes 
extremely ... In cases of substantial skeletal disharmonies surgery may be 
indicated during .... growth with a high condylectomy and correcting the skeletal 
deformity. [DOC] [TLE] What to do about bunions - Harvard Health [PAR] Sep 2, 2015 ... A bunion is a deformity of the foot that causes the big toe to turn inward toward 
the other ... You may be able to relieve pain and prevent bunions from ... To 
correct severe bunions, the surgeon makes a cut at the base of the ... Sometimes 
the cut bone reunites too slowly or, rarely, doesn't come together at all. [DOC] [TLE] Deformity Correction | Florida Hospital [PAR] Find out about deformity correction, and how the orthopedic experts at Florida 
Hospital ... The specific treatment will depend on the deformity being treated, but 
... in early childhood, this isn't always the case, and sometimes surgery is 
required. ... surgery will microscopically fracture the patient's leg bone, and then 
apply an... [DOC] [TLE] Painful Foot | Doctor | Patient [PAR] Pressure from shoes on a prominent navicular bone, or sometimes an accessory 
... Surgical treatment for severe

Question: The correction or prevention of skeletal deformities, sometimes by surgery
Answer: Orthopedics