Physiologic Leg Bowing is not a Physiologic Condition but Instead is Associated with Vitamin D Disorders in Toddlers
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DOI: 10.1007/s00223-019-00619-9
Abstract: When children around 2-year-old show leg bowing without lower-limb radiographic abnormalities for rickets, the leg bowing is classified as “physiologic” genu varum without conducting a blood test. However, it has recently been suggested that toddlers… read more here.
Keywords: genu varum; leg bowing; subjects genu; control ... See more keywords
Results through skeletal maturity of planned fibular nonunion for the treatment of genu varum in achondroplasia
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017723
Abstract: Abstract Current surgical options for treating genu varum in achondroplasia include tibial and fibular osteotomy and growth modulation using plates and screws. However, a single surgeon consistently treated genu varum using a planned fibular nonunion… read more here.
Keywords: maturity; genu; surgery; genu varum ... See more keywords
Is surgery always indicated in rachitic coronal knee deformities? Our experience in 198 knees
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DOI: 10.1177/2309499017693532
Abstract: Introduction: Defective mineralization of osteoid matrix prior to physeal closure causes rickets. Poor calcification of the cartilage matrix in the zone of provisional calcification causes flattened skull, rachitic rosary, bowed legs, coxa vara and brittle… read more here.
Keywords: genu varum; surgery; knee deformities; knee ... See more keywords
Simultaneous bilateral correction of genu varum with Smart frame
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DOI: 10.1177/2309499017713915
Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate clinical and radiological results of simultaneous bilateral correction of genu varum with Smart frame. Methods: Between 2011 and 2015, a total of 25 patients (10 females,… read more here.
Keywords: genu varum; smart frame; correction; deformity ... See more keywords
Genu varum deformity due to premature epiphyseal closure after treatment with isotretinoin for neuroblastoma: A case report
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DOI: 10.1177/2309499020924483
Abstract: Isotretinoin, a vitamin A derivative, is known to induce premature epiphyseal closure. We report the case of a 9-year-old boy with neuroblastoma who demonstrated premature epiphyseal closure after 1 year of isotretinoin treatment (72.3 mg/m2/day).… read more here.
Keywords: genu varum; premature epiphyseal; epiphyseal closure;