Presentation
Leg bowing
Patient Data
Age: 6 years
Gender: Male
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Marked bowing of both femur and tibia bilaterally.
Metaphyseal cupping, frying and irregularities noted.
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Marked bowing of both femurs.
Right tibial osteotomy.
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Residual bowing of both femurs.
Adequate alignment of both tibia after corrective osteotomy.
Case Discussion
Serial x-rays of a child with rickets demonstrating marked bowing of the legs.