genu valgum

noun

Pathology.

1. knock-knee.

Word History and Origins

Origin of genu valgum¹

From New Latin

Example Sentences

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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Backward displacement of the tibia, genu recurvatum, and genu valgum also require operative treatment.

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Genu Varum—Bow-knee.—In this deformity, which is the converse of genu valgum, the leg joins the thigh at an angle which is open medially.

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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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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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