Adolescent Blounts Disease
Discussion adolescent tibia vara (Blount’s disease), results from disordered growth of proximal medial physis & metaphysis; localized varus deformity, often accompanied by medial tibial torsion; caused by osteochondrosis resulting from mechanical stress converting physiologic bowlegs to tibia vara; risk factors: common in blacks & obese children; adolescent Blount’s is less severe and predominately unilateral; Treatment … Read more