Question

in a patient suffering from rickets, why do the leg bones bend more than the arm bones?

Answer 1

Answer:

Bowlegs is also known as congenital genu varum. Bowlegs can sometimes be a sign of an underlying disease, such as Blount's disease or rickets, and may lead to arthritis in the knees and hips. Treatment options include braces, casts, or surgery to correct these bone abnormalities.

Answer 2

Because leg bones are weight-bearing and in rickets, bones don't develop in their full strength and may therefore bend.