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3 Cases of Genu Valgum in Medically Treated X-linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets
Journal: Austin Journal of Orthopedics & Rheumatology (Vol.2, No. 3)Publication Date: 2015-10-10
Authors : Stevens NM; Hennrikus WL;
Page : 1-3
Keywords : Orthopaedics; Musculoskeletal; Phosphate; Calcitriol;
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Abstract
X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets is a disorder of phosphate wasting in the kidney resulting in abnormal bone matrix. The classic presentation of rickets is a child with genu varum (bowed legs). The author present 3 cases of medically treated x-linked hypophosphatemic rickets presenting with atypical genu valgum (knock knees).
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