Nov 21, 2021 · Tibia vara (also known as genu varus and bow-leggedness) is a varus deformity with outward bowing at the knee and medial angulation (inward) of the lower leg in relation to the thigh's coronal axis.

Findings are consistent with infantile form of Blount's disease (also known as tibia vara) which refers to a local disturbance of growth of the medial proximal tibial epiphysis.

Dec 19, 2024 · Blount disease refers to a local disturbance of growth of the medial aspect of the proximal tibial metaphysis and/or epiphysis that results in tibia vara. The condition is commonly bilateral.

Feb 23, 2024 · The metaphyseal-diaphyseal angle (of Drennan) is an important measurement used to distinguish between tibia vara (Blount disease) and physiological bowleg. Measurement

Ebouda F, Blount disease (tibia vara). Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 21 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-38684

Oct 1, 2022 · changes to valgus angulation at age 2-3 years and reverts to the adult pattern by age 6-7 years more common if begin walking at an early age, heavier children, and African-American children does not require treatment, but should follow-up to ensure resolution of bowing and ensure that tibia vara does not develop congenital bowing

Mar 1, 2024 · The management of genu varum primarily focuses on the treatment of the underlying condition (e.g. vitamin D supplementation in rickets). if conservative therapy (e.g. bracing, splints) fails, surgical management (valgus osteotomy of the tibia) can be considered 1.

Apr 9, 2022 · Tibia vara (also known as genu varus and bow-leggedness) is a varus deformity with outward bowing at the knee and medial angulation (inward) of the lower leg in relation to the thigh's coronal axis. The differential of bow-legging in children is long, with common causes including Blount disease...

Findings are consistent with Blount disease (also known as tibia vara) which refers to a local disturbance of growth of the medial proximal tibial epiphyses. It is usually bilateral.

Blount disease is commonly bilateral and characterized by a local disturbance of growth of the medial aspect of the proximal tibial metaphysis and/or epiphysis that results in tibia vara.