A new method of treating the advanced stages of tibia vara (Blount's disease)

Ital J Orthop Traumatol. 1984 Sep;10(3):295-303.

Abstract

A method is presented of correcting the deformity in tibia vara (Blount's disease) in its later stages. It has the special merit of simultaneously correcting the recurvatum, varus, torsion, shortening, and the associated deformity of the femoral epiphysis.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orthopedic Fixation Devices
  • Osteochondrodysplasias / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteochondrodysplasias / surgery*
  • Osteotomy / methods
  • Radiography
  • Tibia / diagnostic imaging
  • Tibia / surgery*