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In case of unilateral presentation or progressive worsening of the
curvature when caused by rickets the most important thing is to treat the
constitutional disease at the same time instructing the care giver never to
place the child on its feet. In most cases this is quite sufficient in itself to
affect a cure but matters can be hastened somewhat by applying splints.
When the deformity arises in older patients either from trauma or
occupation the only permanent treatment is surgery but orthopedic
bracing can really provide relief. Now treatment for children with
Blount’s disease is typically braces but surgery may also be necessary
especially for teenagers.
Basically the operation consists of removing a piece of tibia, breaking
the fibula and straightening out the bone and there is also a choice of
elongating the legs. If not treated early enough the condition may
worsen quickly. In most cases persisting after child hood there is little or
no effect on the ability to walk.