Presentation
Leg bowing and difficulty in walking.
Patient Data
Age: 4 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Blount disease (tibia vara)
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Bilateral varus deformity (bowing). Medial spur from the tibial metaphysis evident on the right side
Disturbed defective growth of the medial proximal tibial epiphysis.Irregularities of the physis on both sides.
Case Discussion
Abnormal metaphyseal-diaphyseal angle (MDA) >11° on both sides are seen. The overall findings are suggestive of Blount disease.