Diagram - Metaphyseal diaphyseal angle of Drennan

Case contributed by Matt Skalski
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Tibia vara

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Age: Young patient

The first line is drawn along the long axis of the tibia, tangential to the cortex, and a perpendicular line to this is created. A second line is drawn along the slope of the metaphysis, and the angle created with the perpendicular line is measured. 

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