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Rickets. A study with case report

L Osher1, L Lembach, T S Brooks

  • 1Department of Radiology, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland 44106, USA.

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
|June 1, 1996
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Rickets, a pediatric bone disorder, can be detected early in children with gait issues using foot X-rays. Podiatric physicians can identify rickets by examining the distal tibia, a key site for bone growth.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Orthopedics
  • Podiatry

Background:

  • Rickets is a pediatric bone disorder characterized by impaired bone mineralization.
  • It is infrequently diagnosed in the US but can present in children with failure to thrive or gait disturbances.
  • Podiatric physicians play a role in identifying potential cases.

Observation:

  • The distal tibia is a rapidly growing secondary ossification center in children.
  • Routine plain film radiography of the foot can visualize this area.
  • This imaging modality can serve as a screening tool for rickets.

Findings:

  • Plain film radiography of the foot can aid in the diagnosis of rickets.
  • Radiographic findings in the distal tibia can indicate rachitic changes.

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  • Early detection through imaging is crucial for timely intervention.

    • Implications:

    • Podiatric physicians should consider rickets in the differential diagnosis of pediatric gait abnormalities.
    • Early radiographic screening of the distal tibia can facilitate prompt diagnosis and management of rickets.
    • Increased awareness and utilization of foot radiography can improve outcomes for children with rickets.