Blount disease

Orpha code: 2768OMIM code: 259200

Definition

Blount disease is characterized by disturbed growth of the inner portion of the upper tibial extremity, progressively leading to bowlegged deformity with bone angulation just below the knee (tibia varus). In 60% of cases, the condition affects both legs.

Disease data
Classification

Malformation syndrome

Synonyms
Infantile tibia vara
Piszczel szpotawa Blounta
Piszczel szpotawa typ dziecięcy
Osteochondrosis deformans tibiae
Tibia vara Blount
ORPHA code
2768
OMIM code
259200
ICD10 code
M92.5
ICD11 code
FB82.1

No additional description.

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