Blount Disease
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Blount disease is a growth disorder of the tibia bone that causes the leg to bow outward, producing a bowing below the knee. It mainly affects children and, in some cases, adolescents.
Common symptoms: progressive bowing of one or both legs, an altered way of walking, and sometimes differences in the length of the limbs.
When should it be checked? If bowing of the legs does not improve with age or seems to worsen, it is reasonable to bring it up at a visit.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatric orthopedist or orthopedist evaluates the alignment of the legs, with the support of the pediatrician and the physical therapist for movement management. Raising these questions with a professional allows for a proper evaluation of bone growth.
Data on 157 doctors who treat blount disease
Which specialist treats blount disease?
Blount's disease should be evaluated by an orthopedist, a bone specialist who identifies this leg deformity and determines treatment. You can book an appointment with an orthopedist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in blount disease
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Yareth Marleen Cortés Uribe
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Nadia Monserrat Plata Ventura
Dr. Brenda Jimena Sánchez Martínez
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Frequently asked questions
What is blount disease?
Blount disease is a growth disorder of the tibia bone that causes the leg to bow outward, producing a bowing below the knee. It mainly affects children and, in some cases, adolescents.
Which doctor treats blount disease?
Blount's disease should be evaluated by an orthopedist, a bone specialist who identifies this leg deformity and determines treatment. You can book an appointment with an orthopedist near you.