Synonyms: tibia vara Blount's disease is a disorder of the
tibial growth plate (usually the medial aspect) leading to
changes in the angle at the knee. This results in bowing of the
leg (usually the lower leg). However, unlike bow legs it is
pathological and progressively worsens. Clinically it is
difficult to distinguish between simple bowlegs and Blount's
disease. However, bow legs should resolve between the ages of
2-4 years - if not then one should suspect Blount's disease.
Infantile Blount's disease Presents at age 2-4 years Repetitive
trauma to a knee with an already varus abnormality - Add notes
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bilateral - Bony prominence over the medial tibial condyle
(nontender) - Feet held in pronation - Shortening of the
involved leg - Medial angulation and internal rotation of the
proximal tibia - Gait - painless varus thrust seen Plain radiogr