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Clubfoot
Meaning: A congenital deformity in which the foot is twisted inwards and downwards, treated with serial casting.
In practice: Clubfoot detected on the antenatal scan was treated with the Ponseti casting method after birth.
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Which word means: Bending of a joint beyond its normal range, which can injure ligaments, discs or bones.
Answer: Hyperflexion
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Answer: Arthrotomy
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