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.

How do members experience Blount's disease?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Blount's disease*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Blount's disease*

Who has Blount's disease on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 2
20s 2
30s 3
40s 0
50s 0
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 5