Blount's disease
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What is Blount's disease?
Blount's disease is a disorder that occurs in children and adolescents due to a growth disorder of the shin bone (tibia). The inner part of the tibia develops abnormally causing a bowleg shape.
Common symptoms reported by people with Blount's disease
Treatments taken by people with Blount's disease
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Compare treatments taken by people with Blount's disease
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Who has Blount's disease on PatientsLikeMe?
- 6 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 6 say Blount's disease is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 3 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 0 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 4 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 1 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 2 |
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