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Bowlegs.

K E Wilkins

    Pediatric Clinics of North America
    |December 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Physiologic bowing of the legs in infants typically resolves naturally. Differentiating this from structural tibia varum or bone disorders is key for appropriate management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Pediatric Medicine
    • Developmental Biology

    Background:

    • Bowed appearance of lower extremities is common in infants starting to walk.
    • Often due to internal tibial rotation relative to the femur, termed physiologic bowing.
    • This condition usually self-resolves with growth and maturation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To differentiate between physiologic bowing and structural deformities in children.
    • To identify conditions requiring intervention versus those needing only reassurance.
    • To guide evaluation of bowed lower extremities in pediatric patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical observation of lower extremity alignment during ambulation.
    • Assessment of tibial rotation and femoral relationship.

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  • Evaluation for signs of tibia varum or underlying bone disorders.

    • Main Results:

    • Physiologic bowing is common and typically benign, resolving spontaneously.
    • Tibia varum represents a structural growth arrest requiring further evaluation.
    • Systemic bone disorders can cause true bowing due to weight-bearing effects.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate diagnosis is crucial to distinguish self-resolving conditions from those needing intervention.
    • Early identification of tibia varum or bone disorders ensures timely management.
    • Reassurance is appropriate for parents of infants with physiologic bowing.