Catalog

Blount disease

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Blount disease – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/138830223

Blount disease is a bent bone dysplasia characterised by disturbed growth of the inner portion of the upper tibial extremity, progressively leading to bowlegged deformity with bone angulation just below the knee (tibia varus). In 60% of cases, the condition affects both legs.