Blount disease, also known as tibia vara, is an acquired genu varus deformity in children that develops due to excessive compressive forces on the proximal medial metaphysis of the tibia, leading to altered enchondral bone formation. Blount disease can be either unilateral or bilateral and manifests in 2 forms—infantile and adolescent—distinguished by variations in age of onset and presentation.Although obesity, early walking, and African-American heritage are recognized as risk factors for developing Blount disease, the precise pathophysiology of the condition remains unclear. The treatment of Blount disease varies from bracing to surgical interventions and depends on the age and severity at presentation. Treatment options include knee-ankle-foot orthoses, corrective proximal tibial osteotomies with either acute or gradual fixation, and hemiepiphysiodesis. This activity reviews the etiology, pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of Blount disease. This activity also equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary for enhancing patient care and outcomes in the context of this distinctive condition.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/18408
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
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- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Adult Reconstruction, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Molecular Genetic Pathology, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Soft Tissue & Bone