Genu varum (bowlegs) and genu valgum (knock-knees)


  • The 2 major types of knee or femoral-tibial angular deformities are genu varum (bowlegs) and genu valgum (knock-knees). Untreated, both can cause osteoarthritis of the knee in adulthood.

    (See also Introduction to Congenital Craniofacial and Musculoskeletal Disorders.)


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