Which of the following is a clinical feature of rickets ?
Early closure of anterior fontanelle
Craniotabes
Pseudoparalysis of the lower extremities
Decrease in upper segment to lower segment ratio
Clinical manifestations of rickets include skeletal deformities like bow legs(genu varum) in toddlers,knock- knees(genu valgum) in older children,craniotabes(soft skull),costichondral swelling(rickety rosary),Harrison groove,double malleoli due to metaphyseal hyperplasia,increased tendency for fractures,especially greenstick fractures,etc. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
Metabolic disorders