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Windswept deformity

E H Smyth

    The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
    |May 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Windswept deformity in African children may stem from an unrecognized bone dysplasia. This condition, possibly linked to rapid growth, presents a unique epiphysial instability.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Orthopedics
    • Genetics
    • Human Biology

    Background:

    • Windswept deformity, characterized by bilateral, contranatural bowing of the lower extremities, is observed in healthy African children.
    • The condition typically manifests in the second or third year of life.
    • Previous research has excluded common causes of epiphyseal abnormalities.

    Observation:

    • Three case histories of windswept deformity in central Nigerian children are presented.
    • Patients were otherwise healthy, with no identifiable causes for the epiphyseal abnormality.
    • Similar cases have been recently observed in the region.

    Findings:

    • The etiology of this specific windswept deformity remains unknown.
    • A potential underlying cause is an unrecognized hereditary bone dysplasia.

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  • The condition may be associated with a phase of epiphyseal instability during rapid growth.

    • Implications:

    • This suggests a possible localized genetic factor influencing bone development in certain African populations.
    • Further research is needed to identify the specific genetic mutations and understand the pathophysiology.
    • Understanding the cause can lead to better diagnosis and management of this striking pediatric limb deformity.