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Obesity and increasing rate of infantile Blount disease

Ayla Güven1, Suna Hancılı, L İhsan Kuru

  • 11Goztepe Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

Clinical Pediatrics
|January 15, 2014
PubMed

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Infantile Blount disease, linked to childhood obesity, requires early diagnosis. Differentiating it from physiological genu varum prevents serious physical and psychosocial complications in affected children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Pediatric Endocrinology

Background:

  • The incidence of infantile Blount disease is increasing.
  • Childhood obesity is a significant contributing factor to this rise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate infantile Blount disease in young children.
  • To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and differentiation from other conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Study included seven children aged 17-30 months.
  • Clinical, laboratory, and radiological assessments were performed.

Main Results:

  • All patients presented with inward leg bowing and weight gain.
  • Biochemical and hormonal tests were within normal limits.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed based on comprehensive findings.

Conclusions:

  • Early diagnosis is crucial for preventing complications.
  • Differentiating infantile Blount disease from physiological genu varum is essential.
  • Prompt treatment mitigates psychosocial and physical issues.
Abstract

Keywords:
Blount diseaseinfancyobesity

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