KashinBeck
Kashin-Beck disease (KBD) is a chronic, deforming osteochondropathy that predominantly affects children in rural regions. It most commonly targets weight-bearing joints such as the knees, ankles, and wrists and can lead to progressive joint deformities, reduced range of motion, and impaired growth.
KBD is endemic in parts of China—including Shaanxi, Shanxi, Sichuan, Gansu, Tibet, and Xinjiang—and in some areas
Clinical features typically begin in childhood with joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, followed by progressive deformities
Diagnosis is based on regional epidemiology, clinical presentation, and radiographic findings showing irregularities of the physes,
Management is supportive and multidisciplinary. It includes analgesia and physical therapy for symptom relief, nutritional optimization,