"Genu varum is physiologic in neonates and infants and peaks between 6 and 12 months. During normal growth, the tibiofemoral angle reaches zero between 18 to 24 months, then it turns into a physiologic genu valgus, finally reaching the adult configuration by age 6 to 7 years. Genu varum after the age of 2 is considered to be abnormal 1,2."
"Proper radiographic assessment of genu varum necessitates standing AP and long leg radiographs which should include the hip, knee and ankle. In paediatric patients, the growth plates should be evaluated carefully. In physiological genu varum, the bones demonstrate normal structure whilst e.g. rickets will show thickened physes, enlarged epiphyses, coarse bone trabeculae, and decreased cortical bone density 1."
"Proper radiographic assessment of genu varum necessitates standing AP and long leg radiographs which should include the hip, knee and ankle. In paediatric patients, the growth plates should be evaluated carefully. In physiological genu varum, the bones demonstrate normal structure whilst e.g. rickets will show thickened physes, enlarged epiphyses, coarse bone trabeculae, and decreased cortical bone density 1."
"bone dysplasia (e.g. achondroplasia)"
"asymmetric arrested growth of the medial distal femur and proximal tibia (e.g. osteomyelitis, fracture, tumour)"
"Proper radiographic assessment of genu varum necessitates standing AP and long leg radiographs which should include the hip, knee and ankle. In paediatric patients, the growth plates should be evaluated carefully. In physiological genu varum, the bones demonstrate normal structure whilst e.g. rickets will show thickened physes, enlarged epiphyses, coarse bone trabeculae, and decreased cortical bone density 1."