Normal Variants and Self-Limiting Conditions

Abstract

Many children who are brought to paediatric orthopaedic clinics do not have a pathological condition. Some are simply demonstrating natural variation of appearance, with any measured parameter falling within two standard deviations of the mean. Others may be manifesting either features of a natural developmental process (e.g. bow legs) or minor variations that are likely to correct spontaneously with further growth and development (e.g. persistent femoral anteversion).