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Definition of Tibia vara
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Tibia vara: A condition that is characterized by disturbance of normal growth in the inner part of the upper tibia. Tibia vara causes a bowlegged gait and can impair the knees significantly. It is most common in children of African descent. Treatment usually involves surgery, although a knee-ankle-foot orthosis brace may be used. Also known as Blount disease.