genu valgum
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of genu valgum
From New Latin
Example Sentences
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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
Other forms of genu valgum are relatively rare.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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
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.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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