What is Blount’s disease?

Also known as: tibia vara, bowed legs

Blount’s disease is a condition found in children that affects the growth plates around the knee. It causes children to have a bow-legged appearance and can occur in children under age 3 (infantile) or over the age of 10 (adolescent).

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Reviewed by: Daniel K Ruggles, DO

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM