Pathology 2: congenital abnormalities
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Talipes Ans: clubfoot
Pseudoarthrosis Ans: Occurs when 2 bones fail to fuse as they
should
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Bifida Ans: Meaning split; commonly associated with spinal
bifida where there is a birth defect resulting in incomplete
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closure of the spine
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Imperfecta Ans: unfinished
Exostosis Ans: A benign bone tumor derived from aberrant
cartilage from perichondral ring
Osteotomy Ans: A surgical procedure that involves cutting
bone to reshape or realign the bones
Tenotomy Ans: A procedure to repair damage to tendons that
involves division of the tendon to "release" or lengthen
Stenosis Ans: Abnormal narrowing of blood vessels or other
tubular organs such as for mania and canals
dermoid cyst Ans: Teratoma of cystic nature that contains a
variety of mature solid tissues
Aclasis Ans: Continuity of structure between normal and
pathological tissue
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Congenital skeletal abnormalities Ans: Defect in the
development of the structure or function of the
musculoskeletal system that are present at the time of birth
Congenital skeletal abnormalities can be Ans: 1. Localized
2. Generalized
3. Mild.
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4. Severe
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Lower extremity congenital abnormalities Ans: 1. Metatarsus
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adductus
2. Talipes equinovarus
3. Talipes calcaneovalgus
4. Tarsal coalition
5. Pseudoartrosis of tibia
6. Developmental coxa vara
7. Dislocation and subluxation of hip: acetabular dysplasia
Metatarsus adductus also known as Ans: Metatarsus varus
Metatarsus adductus is a deformity of which region of the
foot? Ans: Metatarsal region in relation to rest of foot
The whole foot is _________ in metatarsus adductus Ans:
Supinated (inverted)