Blount disease

Case contributed by Hidayatullah Hamidi
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Bilateral leg bowing

Patient Data

Age: 2 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Both tibiae demonstrate varus positioning with abnormal triangular epiphyses.

Case Discussion

The infantile type of blount disease is much more common than the other types and is seen particularly in early walkers.

The imaging features present in current case are however early and not sensitive.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.