Genu recurvatum
Last revised by Bahman Rasuli on 28 Jul 2024
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Knipe H, Rasuli B, Saber M, et al. Genu recurvatum. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 07 Oct 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-37279
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2 Jun 2015,
Henry Knipe ◉
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28 Jul 2024,
Bahman Rasuli ◉
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Genu recurvatum describes the malalignment or deformity of the knee joint with extension beyond neutral (i.e. hyperextension).
Pathology
Genu recurvatum can be associated with subluxation or dislocation of the knee joint.
Etiology
- congenital
- arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
- congenital knee dislocation
- connective tissue disorders (e.g. Ehlers-Danlos disease, Larsen syndrome)
- acquired
- poliomyelitis
- damage to the proximal tibial growth plate (e.g. trauma, Osgood-Schlatter disease, osteomyelitis)
References
- 1. Kotwal. Textbook Of Orthopaedics. ISBN:8181475666. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
- 2. Loudon JK, Goist HL, Loudon KL. Genu recurvatum syndrome. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1998;27 (5): 361-7. doi:10.2519/jospt.1998.27.5.361 - Pubmed citation
- 3. Joseph B, Nayagam S, Loder RT et-al. Paediateic Orthopaedics A System of Decision-making. CRC Press. ISBN:0340889454. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
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