Bowing-of-the-long-bones: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for bowing of the long bones

Bone Necrosis

The incidence of aseptic bone necrosis in 167 patients on glucocorticoid replacement therapy in our hospital was found to be 2.4% (4 patients). The diagnosis was made 16 months to five years after initiation of the therapy. A review of eight other cases reported in the literature is presented. The incidence of[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Familial Paget Disease of Bone

Arthritis occurs because of the deformity of affected bone adjacent to the joint and because of bowing of affected long bones. [medicinenet.com]

Left tibia and fibula from a 72 year old lady who never received treatment for her Paget's Disease of bone. The bones are bowed laterally. [nof.org]

After decades of untreated disease, affected bones may increase in size, and lateral and anterior bowing may be seen predominantly in lower extremity long bones. [doi.org]

Pseudoachondroplasia

Radiologic features Shortening of long bones with mild metaphyseal flare (especially femora and tibiae) Narrowing of or failure to widen in the inferior lumbar interpedicular [slideshare.net]

[…] feet (brachydactyly) Generalized, mild joint laxity Large head (macrocephaly) with relatively normal facies Less common but significant clinical features: Scoliosis Bow [slideshare.net]

Hypochondroplasia

0002644 Abnormality of the elbow Abnormality of the elbows 0009811 Abnormality of the metaphysis Abnormality of the wide portion of a long bone 0000944 Genu varum Outward [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Radiographs show short, thick, ribbonlike long bones with multiple fractures and callus formation at all sites (ribs, long bones). Infant with thanatophoric dysplasia. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome

Abstract We report two fetuses with congenital bowing of the long bones. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The demise of "kyphomelic dysplasia" as a nosological entity reemphasizes the symptomatic nature of congenital bowing of the long bones. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Our patient, diagnosed at 4 weeks of life, lacks the major skeletal anomalies, such as pectus carinatum, congenital hip dysplasia, and bowing of the long bones usually associated [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cole-Carpenter Syndrome

Bowing of the long bones Bowed long bones Bowing of long bones [ more ] 0006487 Crumpled long bones 0006367 Delayed eruption of teeth Delayed eruption Delayed teeth eruption [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] fractures, bone deformities (metaphyseal irregularities and bowing of the long bones) and blue sclera, in association with growth failure, craniosynostosis, hydrocephalus [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Orpha Number: 2050 Definition An extremely rare form of bone dysplasia characterized by the features of osteogenesis imperfecta such as bone fragility associated with multiple [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Cartilage Hair Hypoplasia

Antenatal ultrasound short, bowed femurs short long bones small chest with short ribs Plain radiograph short, bowed femurs with metaphyseal flare and irregularity eleven ribs [radiopaedia.org]

KD (OMIM, #211350) is a type of short-limbed dwarfism and skeletal dysplasia characterized by the bowing of long bones, normal intelligence, disproportionate growth, mild [doi.org]

Bone radiography showed shortening of long bones and metaphyseal widening. [analesdepediatria.org]

Parastremmatic Dwarfism

Imaging Decreased bone density, bowing of the long bones, platyspondyly and striking irregularities of endochondral ossification, with calcific stippling and streaking in [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Radiographically, the disease is characterized by a combination of decreased bone density, bowing of the long bones, platyspondyly and striking irregularities of endochondral [malacards.org]

A rare autosomal dominant bone dysplasia (OMIM:168400) characterised by severe dwarfism, kyphoscoliosis, bowing of extremities and contractures of large joints. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type 2

The thanatophoric dysplasia presented less bowed long bones, and never true angulation. The spine was steadily characterized by flattened anterior vertebral bodies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Syndromes of congenital bowing of the long bones. Pediatr Radiol 1978 ; 7 : 40 –8. Hall BD, Spranger JW. Familial congenital bowing with short bones. [jmg.bmj.com]

Radiologically, presence of generalized osteoporosis, thin cortices and bowing of the long bones, multiple cystic areas, codfish vertebra, and wormian bones are characteristic [kenkyugroup.org]

Stuve-Wiedemann Syndrome

We report two fetuses with congenital bowing of the long bones. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The Stuve-Wiedemann syndrome (SWS) is a congenital bone dysplasia characterized by camptodactyly with ulnar deviation and congenital bowing of the long bones. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Wiedemann: Congenital Bowing of the long bones in two sisters. (Letter). Lancet, 1971, 2:495 J. Spranger, P. Maroteaux: Stüve-Wiedemann syndrome. [whonamedit.com]

Mesomelic Dysplasia Type Savarirayan

Gabriele Tonni, Mario Lituania and Lucia Rosignoli, Craniosynostosis with wormian bone, bowing of the long bones, unilateral short femur, and focal fibula deficiency: A prenatal [doi.org]

Related phenotypes are skeletal dysplasia and bowing of the long bones [malacards.org]

Showing of 23 | Medical Terms Other Names Learn More: HPO ID 80%-99% of people have these symptoms Bowing of the long bones Bowed long bones Bowing of long bones [ more ] [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Bruck Syndrome

The main features are osteoporosis, bowing of the long bones, scoliosis due to vertebral deformities, and congenital joint contractures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] of the long bones Bowed long bones Bowing of long bones [ more ] 0006487 Platyspondyly Flattened vertebrae 0000926 Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Clubfeet Clubfoot [ more ] 0001762 Triangular face Face with broad temples and narrow chin Triangular facial shape [ more ] 0000325 5%-29% of people have these symptoms Bowing [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Weismann-Netter Syndrome

The authors' experience and review of 37 cases reported since its original description in 1954 has revealed a definite association of diaphyseal bowing of other long bones [ajronline.org]

It primarily affects long bones and cartilage. Limb shortening, bowing of the long bones, and/or short stature may occur. [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com]

Camptomelic Syndrome: A congenital disorder characterized by short stature along with bowing and an unusual angular shape of the legs. [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com]

Skeletal Dysplasia

Platyspondyly with cervical kyphosis, but no coronal clefts, and bowing of the long bones are distinctive radiographic findings. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

These diseases are characterized by a combination of decreased bone density, bowing of the long bones, platyspondyly, and striking irregularities of endochondral ossification [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Skeletal dysplasia with bowing long bones is a rare group of multiple characterized congenital anomalies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Frontometaphyseal Dysplasia

bone 0000944 Absent/hypoplastic paranasal sinuses 0005453 Bowing of the long bones Bowed long bones Bowing of long bones [3] FMD type 2, caused by mutations in the gene MAP3K7 [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] characterized by abnormalities in skeletal development and problems in other organs of the body. 0006482 Abnormality of the metaphysis Abnormality of the wide portion of a long [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Platyspondylic Lethal Skeletal Dysplasia Type San Diego

Post-mortem fetal X-rays confirmed marked shortening and bowing of the long bones with telephone receiver femurs, short ribs and diffuse severe platyspondyly. [ashg.org]

The shortness of the bones in type 2 TD is not as significant as in type 1 TD and there is no bowing in the long bones (6). [jcrpe.org]

[…] of the long bones Bowed long bones Bowing of long bones [ more ] 0006487 Decreased fetal movement Less than 10 fetal movements in 12 hours 0001558 Flared metaphysis Flared [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type 16

[…] broad crumpled long bones telescoped femur thin skin congestive heart failure pulmonary insufficiency Types Osteogenesis imperfecta type 1 (OI type 1)is a dominantly inherited [humpath.com]

[…] of the long bones intramedullary rods are also recommended for children who repeatedly fracture long bones different types of rods (surgical nails) are available to address [radiopaedia.org]

The ultrasound may reveal fractures or bowing of the long bones as early as 16 weeks into the pregnancy. [alliedmedtraining.com]

Vitamin D Deficiency

Skeletal Deformities [2] In children with rickets there is often bowing of the long bones and widening, fraying, and clubbing near epiphyseal (growth) plates. [physio-pedia.com]

[…] of the long bones Widening, fraying, and clubbing in areas of active bone growth, predominantly around the metaphyseal ends of the long bones and sternal ends of the ribs [physio-pedia.com]

Decreased progress during rehabilitation Fatigue Depression Children typically present with rickets as their diagnosis, which may include the following signs and symptoms [2] : Bowing [physio-pedia.com]

Platyspondyly

[…] of the long bones Flexion contracture Cupped ribs Pain Beaking of vertebral bodies Hip dysplasia Flat face Small epiphyses Ovoid vertebral bodies Flat acetabular roof Bowing [mendelian.co]

[…] of the long bones Childhood-onset short-trunk short stature Proximal femoral metaphyseal irregularity Increased vertebral height Spinal cord compression Radial deviation [mendelian.co]

[…] of the long bones Flexion contracture Childhood-onset short-trunk short stature Proximal femoral metaphyseal irregularity Increased vertebral height Femoral bowing present [mendelian.co]

Talipes Cavus

[…] of femur 754.43 Congenital bowing of tibia and fibula 754.44 Congenital bowing of unspecified long bones of leg 754.50 Talipes varus 754.51 Talipes equinovarus 754.52 Metatarsus [healthprovidersdata.com]

754.35 Congenital dislocation of one hip with subluxation of other hip 754.40 Genu recurvatum 754.41 Congenital dislocation of knee (with genu recurvatum) 754.42 Congenital bowing [healthprovidersdata.com]

Boomerang Dysplasia

Convert to ICD-10-CM : 754.44 converts directly to: 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Q68.5 Congenital bowing of long bones of leg, unspecified Approximate Synonyms Bowing of leg bone, congenital [icd9data.com]

Typical symptoms include micromelia with diminished ossification, and a characteristic bowed and boomerang-like aspect of the long tubular bones. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Affected individuals are typically born with bowing of the long bones in the legs, and occasionally, bowing in the arms. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypophosphatasia

Prenatal bowing of the long bones is often associated with severe bone dysplasias. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] of the long bones Looser zones 6 Complications are primarily those of hypercalcemia. [radiopaedia.org]

0000944 Abnormality of the ribs Rib abnormalities 0000772 Bowing of the long bones Bowed long bones Bowing of long bones Last updated: 2/1/2016 Perinatal (onset before birth [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Cystitis

These bones are shortened and unusually wide at the ends, so affected individuals have short stature. The long bones may also be abnormally curved (bowed). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] abnormal blinking or spasms of the eyelids (blepharospasm).Chondrodysplasia affects the development of the skeleton, particularly the long bones in the arms and legs and the bones [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hereditary Hyperphosphatasia

Roentgenologically, the bone of the cranial vault was thickened and sclerotic. Cortical thickening and lateral bowing of the long bone was characteristic. [jstage.jst.go.jp]

Hereditary multiple exostosis (diaphyseal aclasis) ( Fig. 14.22 ) Undertubulation and often bowing of the long bones of both upper and lower extremities with multiple osteochrondromas [musculoskeletalkey.com]

Phenotype Muscular weakness, deafness in infancy, osteoporosis, expanded long bones, bowed long bones, fragile bones, increased bone formation and destruction, progressive [iofbonehealth.org]

Thanatophoric Dysplasia

Prenatal diagnosis and postmortem examination showed severe rhizomelic shortness of limbs, bowing of the long bones with "telephone-receiver" femora in both twins, and cloverleaf [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The thanatophoric dysplasia presented less bowed long bones, and never true angulation. The spine was steadily characterized by flattened anterior vertebral bodies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The signs and symptoms of Thanatophoric Dysplasia may include: Bowing of the long bones Decreased fetal movement Flared metaphysis Hypoplastic ilia Metaphyseal irregularity [dovemed.com]

Calvarial Doughnut Lesions - Bone Fragility Syndrome

bone fragility and long bone bowing. [docslide.net]

B, AP view of the left lower extremity shows short bowed long bones. [radiologykey.com]

[…] pain, and swelling of the extremities during the 1st year of life, followed in subsequent years by calvarial enlargement, multiple fractures, bowing of long bones, and marked [rrnursingschool.biz]

Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type 3

Bowing of the long bones is common, but to a lesser extent than in Type III. The sclerae are often light blue in infancy, but the color intensity varies. [oif.org]

Scoliosis, compression of the vertebrae, fractures in long bone, ligament laxity, and bowed long bones are common. [news-medical.net]

Bonnemann-Meinecke-Reich Syndrome

[…] congenital short bones Bowing of long bones congenital Boylan Dew Greco syndrome Bq-Bt Brachioskeletogenital syndrome Brachman-de Lange syndrome Brachycephalofrontonasal [bioreference.net]

Bowen's disease Bowing congenital short bones[?] Bowing of long bones congenital[?] Boylan Dew Greco syndrome[?] Brachioskeletogenital syndrome[?] [encyclopedia.kids.net.au]

[…] of long bones Need help with a diagnosis? [mendelian.co]

Marshall-Smith Syndrome

[…] of the long bones Bowed long bones Bowing of long bones [ more ] 0006487 Failure to thrive Faltering weight Weight faltering [ more ] 0001508 Intellectual disability Mental [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] amount of body hair (hirsutism), and flat feet (pes planus). 0005616 Anteverted nares Nasal tip, upturned Upturned nasal tip Upturned nose Upturned nostrils [ more ] 0000463 Bowing [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Raine Syndrome

We suggest that osteosclerosis in Raine syndrome is not necessarily severe and generalized, and bowing of the long bones is another variable radiological feature of the syndrome [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Al-Gazali et al. (2003) suggested that osteosclerosis in Raine syndrome is not necessarily severe and generalized, and that bowing of the long bones is another variable radiologic [cags.org.ae]

[…] of the long bones Bowed long bones Bowing of long bones [ more ] 0006487 Brachydactyly Short fingers or toes 0001156 Highly arched eyebrow Arched eyebrows Broad, arched eyebrows [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]