Rickets

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Diagnosis certain
  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

x-ray

X-ray images demonstrates metaphyseal splaying, cupping and fraying, as well as generalized osteopaenia.  

Case Discussion

Radiographs of the knee in a patient with rickets

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