Deformity
Correction
Bilateral Tibial
Blounts Correction
Andre presented at age seven with severe deformities of both tibias
as a result of Blount's Disease, also known as Tibia Vara.
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The x-ray and photo above show his legs while in the external
fixators one week and seven weeks after surgery. You'll note the
hinge points allowed gradual correction of the deformities and
that walking was possible several weeks after the surgery.
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The photo shows a striking improvement after the correction.
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Deformity Correction
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