Congenital Lower Limb Deformities
A newborn is noted to have an angular deformity of the right leg with the foot in a calcaneovalgus position (dorsiflexed against the shin). Radiographs demonstrate a posteromedial bow of the tibia and fibula at the junction of the middle and distal thirds. The parents are concerned about their child's future leg alignment and length. Regarding posteromedial bow of the tibia:
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Posteromedial bow of the tibia is a CONGENITAL deformity present at birth; the apex of the bow is ty...
The ANGULAR DEFORMITY shows SPONTANEOUS CORRECTION with growth and remodeling; typically resolves by...
Posteromedial bow is a progressive deformity that worsens with age; it is associated with increased ...
The ETIOLOGY is uncertain but proposed mechanisms include intrauterine positioning with limited spac...
Initial management is conservative with parental counselling and observation; early stretching of th...
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