Genu valgum
Genu Valgum
Genu valgum, also known as knock-knee, is a condition where the knees angle in and touch each other when the legs are straightened. Individuals with severe valgus deformities are typically unable to touch their feet together while simultaneously straightening the legs. The term originates from the Latin words 'genu', meaning knee, and 'valgus' which means bent outwards.
Pronunciation
Genu valgum is pronounced as "je-nu val-gum".
Etymology
The term 'genu valgum' is derived from Latin, where 'genu' means knee and 'valgum' means bent or twisted outwards.
Related Terms
- Genu Varum: Also known as bow-leggedness, the opposite of genu valgum.
- Genu Recurvatum: A deformity in the knee joint, so that the knee bends backwards.
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
- Physiotherapy: Therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities.
- Osteotomy: Surgical cutting of a bone.
Treatment
Treatment for genu valgum can include physiotherapy, orthotics, and in severe cases, osteotomy (surgical realignment of the bone).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Genu valgum
- Wikipedia's article - Genu valgum
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