Angular Deformity of the Lower Limb

Definition

  • normal development of tibio femoral axis
birth15° varus
15 months 0°
36 months10° valgus
6-7 years5-6° of valgus
Tibial Femoral Axis
  • what causes the deformity
    • physeal anomaly
      • rickets
    • weak bone
      • Osteogenesis Imperfecta
      • trauma etc
  • where is the anomaly
    • tibia, femur, joint etc
  • what part of the bone is deformed
  • valgus or varus
    • valgus
      • renal osteodystrophy
    • varus
      • hypophosphatemic rickets