Deformity correction refers to the process of adjusting or modifying musculoskeletal deformities�most commonly a leg deformity, foot deformity or ankle deformity, though it can be used for deformities of almost any part of the body�through surgery or the use of orthotic devices. The deformities addressed by deformity correction usually stem from: congenital and developmental deformities, which are often present at birth and get progressively worse as the patient ages; physical traumas, such as sports injuries, car accidents or falls; and diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cerebral palsy and osteomyelitis.