Blount disease

Case contributed by Abiola Ayodele
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Severe genu varum.

Patient Data

Age: 8 years
Gender: Female
x-ray
  • severe genu varum deformity of the right knee
  • medial beaking and irregularities involving the proximal tibia metaphysis
  • flattening and wedging of the epiphysis

Case Discussion

Features are consistent with Blount disease.

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