Tibia vara
Tibia Vara
Tibia vara (/tɪbiə vɑːrə/), also known as Blount's disease, is a medical condition that affects the bones of the lower leg, causing them to bow outward.
Etymology
The term "tibia vara" is derived from Latin, with "tibia" referring to the shin bone and "vara" meaning bent outwards. The condition is named after Walter Putnam Blount, an American pediatric orthopedic surgeon who first described it in detail.
Definition
Tibia vara is a growth disorder characterized by a deformity in the tibia (shin bone) and fibula (calf bone), causing a bowing of the lower leg. This bowing can be either unilateral, affecting one leg, or bilateral, affecting both legs.
Symptoms
The most noticeable symptom of tibia vara is a noticeable bowing of the lower leg. Other symptoms may include pain, limping, or difficulty walking. In severe cases, the condition can lead to arthritis in the knee or hip.
Causes
Tibia vara is typically caused by a disturbance in the growth plate of the tibia. This can be due to a variety of factors, including genetic predisposition, obesity, or injury.
Treatment
Treatment for tibia vara depends on the severity of the condition. Mild cases may be treated with braces or orthotics, while more severe cases may require surgery to correct the bone deformity.
Related Terms
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
- Osteotomy: A surgical operation whereby a bone is cut to shorten, lengthen, or change its alignment.
- Growth plate: The area of growing tissue near the ends of the long bones in children and adolescents.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tibia vara
- Wikipedia's article - Tibia vara
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