Lateral bowing is not uncommon in infants and is normal in a child less than 2 years old. It can be caused by a growth disturbance of the tibial epiphysis and the tibial shaft.
Consider and exclude rickets - particularly in individuals with a high phytate intake e.g. chapati eaters and vegetarians.
Measurement of the degree of deformity can be achieved by:
Severe deformation may be amenable to osteotomy.
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