Glossary term
Malalignment
Improper alignment of a bone resulting in angular, rotational, or length deformity.
Updated 2026-02-240 aliases3 sourcesUsed across articles and safety pages
Definition
Improper alignment of a bone following fracture or surgery, resulting in angular, rotational, or length deformity.
Updated 2026-02-24
Sources
- Erverdi N, Motro M. Brief History of Distraction Osteogenesis. Springer, 2015.other_publicAccessed 2026-02-19
- Ilizarov GA. The tension-stress effect on the genesis and growth of tissues: Part II. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1989;239:263-285. PMID: 2912628other_publicAccessed 2026-02-19
- Mahboubian S, et al. Ilizarov principles of deformity correction. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2010;92(2):101-105. PMC3025247other_publicAccessed 2026-02-19
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