Limb Deformity/Irregularity

Bowlegs, knocked knees, extra fingers and toes, one leg longer than the other, club feet? Some kids are born with special conditions. Some kids develop deformities with growth or after injuries. As the Director of Deformity Correction at Morristown Medical Center, Dr. Dean is sought after by patients near and far. Thanks to extensive specialized training in deformity correction, Dr. Dean can fix that!

FAQs

  • Knocked knees, also known as genu valgum, is a commonly seen condition in pediatric orthopedics. Mild knocked knees are nothing to worry about, but more significant knocked knees can lead to problems later in life. We have minimally invasive techniques available that can help to correct knocked knees as a child grows. Give us a call to find out more!

  • Bowlegs, also known as genu varum, is a commonly seen condition in pediatric orthopedics. Mild bowlegs are nothing to worry about, but more significant bowlegs can lead to problems later in life. We have minimally invasive techniques available that can help to correct bowlegs as a child grows. Give us a call to find out more!

  • We commonly treat club feet. Typically, this is treated with a series of casts changed every week for approximately 6 weeks. Once the feet are in a corrected position, braces are worn to help maintain progression. Brace use is decreased over time. Most importantly, your child will be able to walk, run, and play normally!