American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 136, Issue 5, 915-918
Copyright © 1981 by American Roentgen Ray Society
Genu valgum after proximal tibial fractures in children
G Currarino
and
LE Pinckney
Eight children with fractures of the proximal tibial metaphysis developed a significant genu valgum on the injured side. A study of the radiographs showed that the deformity was primarily due to bowing of the tibia below the site of fracture. The deformity may be the result of plastic bowing of the tibia accentuated by weight bearing during healing.