Symptoms & Signs
One or both of the lower legs turn inward. This is called “bowing.” It may:
- Look the same on both legs
- Occur just below the knee
- Rapidly get worse
Diagnosis & Tests
The doctor will perform a physical exam. This will show that the lower legs turn inward. An x-ray of the knee and the lower leg confirms the diagnosis.
See also: Joints x-ray
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Blount’s disease : Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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Blount’s disease : Symptoms & Signs, Diagnosis & Tests
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Blount’s disease : Treatment
Review Date : 11/2/2009
Reviewed By : Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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