Blunt's disease is a disease that affects the growth of the leg bone (tibia) in toddlers and teenagers. This disease causes an arch or bend in the leg below the knee. This disease is more common in children who start walking early or children who gain weight quickly. They are clubbed (bows in the legs), but this bending straightens as the child begins to walk... Children with Blunt's disease.. have a certain curvature in their feet that does not improve with age and worsens as the bones grow. It will be.. Children with Blunt's disease have a severe arch in their legs (below the knee).. This cannot, while children with club feet naturally recover from this condition.. Babies over one year of age.... The disease usually becomes noticeable between one and three years of age (early onset).... Blunt's disease can also occur in adolescence and adulthood (late onset). (before 12 months) is common.... ### What is the prevalence of Blunt's disease?. Will it affect my child?... Blunt's disease affects the development of your child's foot bones.. This condition can cause the foot to bow inward, so that the toes turn inward instead of straightening and the foot becomes bent.. If this condition is not treated, it can get worse and prevent the child from bowing to walk or participate in physical activities that require the use of the foot.. It can also cause nerve damage in the child's feet and the disease arthritis What is painful? The most important symptom of Blunt's disease is the bending of the leg below the knee (bracket legs). The symptoms of Blunt's disease include the following: - Bow in the leg that looks like a "C" curve.... - A bunion below the knee that involves one or both legs.... - The toes and soles of the foot turn inward instead of being flat.... - A bunion does not cause pain in toddlers, but teenagers may experience knee pain that worsens with physical activity.... Severe symptoms of Bl disease: - Arthritis of the knee .... - Difficulty walking .... - Damage to joints and nerves .... Causes and symptoms of Blunt's disease ### What causes Blunt's disease? The exact cause of Blunt's disease is not known....Studies show that children who start walking before 12 months of age and teenagers who gain weight quickly are more at risk of developing Blunt's disease....Other studies show that this disease may be genetic....### Is Blunt's disease hereditary?...In some cases, Blunt's disease is hereditary (inherited from parents) and runs in families.. Growth plates (the area at the end of bones that is responsible for new bone growth) on the inside of the leg bone (tibia) do not grow naturally in people with Blunt's disease... The cause of undergrowth and underdevelopment of the tibial growth plates is to your parents.. Tests ### How is Blunt's disease diagnosed?.. The doctor diagnoses Blunt's disease after performing a physical examination and asking for X-rays of your child's legs (from ankle to hip)... X-rays help the doctor see how the child's bones grow and diagnose the cause of the foot bending inward... This disease is diagnosed after the age of two, because #normal leg amputation during this period is #leg amputation inward.. Blunt's disease treatment became?. Treatment is different for each person with Blunt's disease and may vary based on age and severity of the bend. Treatment may include the following: - Braces: The doctor may recommend a brace that extends from the child's thigh to the leg... Braces are mostly used in children under the age of three.. Braces are usually worn at night for a year.. After surgery to treat Blunt's disease, it's important to monitor the surgical site for infection and make sure your child does not put weight on the affected leg for six to eight weeks. Excessive pressure on the surgical site can cause bone displacement and improper healing. How can I prevent Blunt's disease? There is no known way to prevent Blunt's disease, but you can safely prevent your child from: - Has a balanced diet.... - Regular exercise.... - Takes vitamin D or calcium.... - Has an appropriate weight for his age... ### What can I expect if my child has Blunt's disease?.. Prognosis for people with Blunt's disease varies based on age and severity of diagnosis.. Children under four who are treated have a good outlook.... If Blunt's disease is not diagnosed and treated in time, bowing may worsen and the child put you at risk of severe joint damage and difficulty walking.. In time, this risk is low... ### How long does Blunt's disease last?. If left untreated, Blunt's disease can be lifelong and worsen as the child grows. Depending on the severity of the diagnosis and after treatment, clubfoot may improve after healing after surgery or after a year of wearing a brace. If you notice that your child's clubfoot does not straighten when they start walking or until the age of two, you should see a doctor. Also, if your child experiences pain with bending or is unable to walk or push his legs, you should see a doctor... ### What questions should I ask the doctor?. - How long should my child use crutches after surgery? - Can my child play sports with this diagnosis? - Do you recommend that my child use mobility aids if he has difficulty walking? - When and for how long should my child use a brace? A note from Dr. Homan Cookby Bow feet are naturally present in babies and disappear by the time the child starts walking or by the age of two. If you notice that your child's feet are not straightening or that the curvature increases with age, see a doctor for an evaluation.. Early diagnosis and treatment can effectively prevent the deterioration of the curve and prevent complications such as arthritis and nerve damage.