genu varum

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Noun

genu varum - a leg bowed outward at the knee (or below the knee)

bandy leg, bandyleg, bowleg, tibia vara, bow leg

leg - a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

disability, disablement, handicap, impairment - the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment"

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ge·nu va·rum

n. rodilla vara, piernas arqueadas,

pop. zambo-a, curvatura anormal de las rodillas hacia afuera.

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genu varum

n genu varo, piernas arqueadas (fam)

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In general, a genu varum deformity accompanies the condition and femoral and/or tibial osteotomy may be required [12].

The Treatment of Cleidocranial Dysostosis (Scheuthauer-Marie-Sainton Syndrome), a Rare Form of Skeletal Dysplasia, Accompanied by Spinal Deformities: A Review of the Literature and Two Case Reports

In higher age group (>40 years) at a fluoride concentration of 2.8 ppm or higher, deformities such as crippling, kyphosis, and genu varum were observed.

Correlation between fluorosis and dental caries in endemic areas of Wardha district

[2] Advanced stage of hypertrophy arthritis results in restriction of range of movement, stiffness of joint and gross deformities like genu valgum, genu varum and flexion contractures.

Advantages of backward pedaling to determine the functional ability of hypertrophy arthritis knee joint

Right knee posture alignment assessments in cases revealed normal knee alignment in 75(83.3%) subjects, genu varum in 10(11.2%), genu valgum in 3(3.3%) and genu recurvatum in 2(1.8%).

Association between knee pain and low back pain

Scoliotic dancers presented a significantly higher prevalence of anatomical anomalies (such as genu varum and hallux valgus).

Phys Ther Sport.: Morphological characteristics of the young scoliotic dancer

Radiologically bony deformities were seen in 10 (58.82%) patients which included genu varum in 9, genu valgum in 2, wind swept deformity in 1, bilateral coxa vara in 1, protrusio acetabulae in 1, fractures in 5, pseudofractures in 3, and lytic bone lesions with osteosclerotic margin over acetabular roof in 1 patient (Fig.

Hypophosphataemic rickets/osteomalacia: a descriptive analysis

Although from clinical experiences an association between intense sports activities like soccer players and genu varum seems evident, today no scientific data regarding this association are available.