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Browse public condition summaries from China medical resources by stable specialty category.
Bowlegs
Genu varum, also known as bowlegs or bandy legs, is a common lower limb deformity characterized by the inability of the knees to touch when the patient's legs are naturally extended or standing, while the heels can touch. It is commonly seen in children and adolescents. Based on the etiology, it can be divided into physiological and pathological types.
View detailsCongenital talipes equinovarus
Congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV), also known as clubfoot, is a common congenital deformity characterized by a downward-pointing foot and an inward-turning forefoot and hindfoot at birth. It may be accompanied by other deformities such as polydactyly or syndactyly.
View detailsKnock-knees
Genu valgum, also known as knock-knees, is a common lower limb deformity characterized by the knees touching or nearly touching when the legs are naturally extended or standing, while the ankles are separated. Early typical symptoms include abnormal lower limb appearance and gait. In severe cases, it can lead to joint pain and affect normal walking. It is prevalent in children and adolescents.
Congenital muscular torticollis
Congenital muscular torticollis, commonly known as "wry neck," refers to a condition where the head is tilted to one side due to contracture of one sternocleidomastoid muscle. This condition is more common in females, mostly unilateral, with a few cases presenting bilaterally. The incidence rate is approximately 0.3% to 1.9%.
View detailsOsteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis is a destructive inflammation of the bone caused by various pathogenic microorganisms, most commonly Staphylococcus aureus. The infection can be localized to a specific bone structure or involve multiple sites such as the bone marrow, cortex, periosteum, and surrounding tissues. The main symptoms of this disease are chills, high fever, and inflammatory manifestations at the site of infection.
View detailsScoliosis
Scoliosis refers to a spinal deformity characterized by a lateral curvature of one or more segments of the spine, often accompanied by vertebral rotation. This condition is common during adolescence. Mild scoliosis typically presents with no obvious clinical symptoms, but as the condition progresses, it can affect the growth and development of infants and adolescents. In severe cases, it can even impact cardiopulmonary function, compress the spinal cord, and lead to paralysis.
View detailsCongenital bone and joint deformities
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View detailsCongenital knee deformity
The knee joint is the largest and most complex joint in the human body, composed of the lower end of the femur, the upper end of the tibia, and the patella anteriorly. Its primary movements are flexion and extension, with slight rotational activity in a semi-flexed position. Congenital knee deformities refer to structural and functional changes in the knee joint that occur during fetal development. These mainly include varus deformity, valgus deformity, and genu recurvatum.
View detailsTenosynovitis
A tendon sheath is a semicircular structure near a joint that encircles and stabilizes the tendon. Tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendon sheath caused by various factors, with chronic overuse being the most common. When a joint moves, the tendon and its sheath rub against each other. Excessive friction between them can lead to tendinitis. Tendinitis is a common clinical condition that can occur at any age, predominantly affecting middle-aged women.
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