genu valgum
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of genu valgum
From New Latin
Example Sentences
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Par� declared that genu valgum, that is knock-knees, were due to similar causes as those which produced club foot, or at least that the affections were related.
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In certain cases, genu valgum or abduction of the leg is present along with a slight degree of flexion.
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Backward displacement of the tibia, genu recurvatum, and genu valgum also require operative treatment.
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If there is a combination of flexion and genu valgum, the knee-joint should be resected and ankylosed in the straight position.
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Other forms of genu valgum are relatively rare.
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