Genu recurvatum is a deformity in the knee joint, so that the knee bends backwards. In this deformity, excessive extension occurs in the tibiofemoral joint.
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What causes genu recurvatum?
Risk factors for genu recurvatum are neuromuscular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, fixed valgus deformities, and a weak quadriceps muscle. Poliomyelitis is the most common neuromuscular disorder causing genu recurvatum.
Is genu recurvatum a disability?
Description of Genu Recurvatum
In this condition, an athlete sustains an injury and has excessive backwards motion of their knee (hyperextension of the knee). In these circumstances it can often be difficult to treat this problem and patients can have significant disability.
How rare is genu recurvatum?
Genu recurvatum is a highly complex knee-joint deformity. The knee bends backward with an extensive extension of the tibiofemoral joint in this condition. It is most common in women. Congenital genu recurvatum is a rare condition that affects about one in every 100,000 births.
How do you treat genu valgum recurvatum?
Surgical treatment options include epiphysiodesis to prevent progressive deformity, guided growth, opening-wedge proximal tibial osteotomy, and gradual correction with concomitant limb lengthening using external fixation or motorized internal lengthening.
Genu recurvatum occurs when an athlete sustains an injury and has excessive backwards motion of their knee (hyperextension of the knee).
Genu recurvatum, like pes planus, may be part of a generalized hypermobility syndrome or may occur as an isolated phenomenon.
Genu recurvatum clinically appears to be more common in fe- males than males and may exist due to postural habit, increased joint lax- ity, or knee injury.
Apr 8, 2019 · Genu recurvatum is a deformity in the knee joint, so that the knee bends backwards. In this deformity, excessive extension occurs in the ...
Genu recurvatum is operationally defined as knee extension greater than 5 degrees. Individuals who exhibit genu recurvatum may experience knee pain, display an ...
Genu recurvatum refers to a condition characterized by excessive backward bending of the knee joint, often associated with symptoms such as pain and ...
Genu recurvatum is a highly complex knee-joint deformity. The knee bends backward with an extensive extension of the tibiofemoral joint in this condition. It is ...
Jul 28, 2024 · Genu recurvatum describes the malalignment or deformity of the knee joint with extension beyond neutral (i.e. hyperextension).
Genu recurvatum is operationally defined as knee extension greater than 5°. Individuals who exhibit genu recurvatum may experience knee pain, display an ...
