Blount disease
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Blount disease is characterized by progressive bowing of the legs in infancy, early childhood, or adolescence. While it is not uncommon for young children to have bowed legs, typically the bowing improves with age. Blount disease is a condition that results from abnormal growth in the upper part of the shin bone (tibia) and requires treatment for improvement to occur. Treatment may involve bracing and/or surgery. Other causes for Blount disease in young children includes metabolic disease and rickets. Blount disease in teens typically occurs in youth who are overweight. In teens surgery is often required to correct the problem.[1]
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- More Detailed Information (Found: 10 Resources)
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has an information page on bow leg which includes information on Blount disease. Click on the link above to view this information page.
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The Columbia University Medical Center's Children's Orthopaedics Web site has an information page on Blount disease. Click on the link above to view this information page.
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The FamilyDoctor.org Web site has an information page on childhood orthopedic conditions, which includes information on Blout disease. This Web site is developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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The Merck Maual provides information on osteochondroses in general. The Merck Manuals are a series of healthcare books for medical professionals and consumers.
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The Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) database contains genetics resources that discuss Blount disease. Click on the link to go to OMIM and review these resources.
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Orphanet is a database dedicated to information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge. Click on the link to read information on this topic.
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The PennState Hershey Orthopaedics Health Information Library has an entry on Blount disease. Click on the link above to view this information page.
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PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Blount disease. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
6300 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018-4262
Phone: 847-823-7186
Fax: 847-823-8125
Email: pemr@aaos.org
Web: http://www.aaos.org/
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MUMS National Parent to Parent Network puts parents in touch with other parents who have children with this condition or similar symptoms.
MUMS National Parent to Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-1243
Toll-free: 877-336-5333 (Parents only please)
Telephone: 920-336-5333
Fax: 1-920-339-0995
E-mail: mums@netnet.net
Web site: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
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Contact a Family is a UK-wide charity providing advice, information and support to individuals affected by various health conditions. They enable parents, families, and individuals to get in contact with others, on a local, national, and international basis. Each year they reach at least 275,000 families. Click on Contact a Family to view the Making Contact page for Blount disease.
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The National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) has partnered with Inspire.com to launch an online community for people with rare diseases called The NORD Rare Disease Community. This community connects medical patients, family members, caregivers, and professionals. Click on The NORD Rare Disease Community to learn more.
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RareShare is an online social hub dedicated to patients, families and healthcare professionals affected by rare medical disorders. Click on RareShare to learn more.
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Orphanet lists clinical trials, research studies, and patient registries enrolling people with this condition. Click on Orphanet to view the list.
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