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genu valgum

American  

noun

Pathology.
  1. knock-knee.


Etymology

Origin of genu valgum

From New Latin

Example Sentences

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In certain cases, genu valgum or abduction of the leg is present along with a slight degree of flexion.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

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

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

Treatment is carried out on the same lines as in genu valgum.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

If there is a combination of flexion and genu valgum, the knee-joint should be resected and ankylosed in the straight position.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

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.

From The Century of Columbus by Walsh, James J.