ABSTRACT

Deformities in children

Deformity that resolves spontaneously.

Deformity that tends to progress.

Deformity that may recur even following surgery.

Deformity that is cosmetically unacceptable but causes no functional disability.

Deformities that have the potential to cause functional disability in the future.

Deformity not discernible on initial examination but that may develop over time.