Wrist X-ray is given below. What is the probable diagnosis:
Fig. X-ray wrist--rickets Fig. Rickets knee RADIOGRAPHIC FINDINGS The characteristic feature of rickets are thickening and widening of growth plate (physis). Indistinct and hazy metaphysis that is abnormally wide (splaying) with cupping or flaring (Brush like appearance). Bowing of diaphysis, with thinning of coices. Looser's zone in 20%. Persistent hypocalcemia may cause secondary hyperparathyroidism.N NOTE:Lower limb deformities appear when the child stas to walk. Hence, bowing of legs will be less commonly seen in infants.
Rickets
Colles fracture
Scaphoid fracture
Osteoporosis
Metabolic disorders - 1