It’s the position of a limb/Joint, from which it cannot be brought back to its normal anatomical position.
Any deformity,whether congenital or acquired,creates not only an unacceptable physical disfigurement but also a deep emotional & mental scar. This can only be understood by a person who has been actually affected or the near & dear ones. Most such people gradually learn to live with it,resigning to their fate with a sigh of resentful defeat.Its so ironical & unfortunate that they are unaware of a possible end to all their miseries – both physical & emotional.