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Why is the growth plate widening seen in the case?
Rickets is primarily a mineralization defect, and excess of non-mineralized osteoid gets accumulated at growth plate, resulting in its widening.
Which other similar condition, may have widening of growth plate as well as widened anterior end of ribs (rosary)?
Scurvy (vitamin C defiicency) may present with similar findings.
Any defined radiographic criteria for coxa vara deformity?
Mikulicz angle (angle formed between neck and shaft of femur) less than 120 degree, is considered coxa vara.
Extensive osteoporosis, remodeling, cupping, fraying and bone age nearly less than 2 years.