Presentation
Female 35 years old complaining of pain in both knees for several years. On examination: genu valgum deformity.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Bilateral genu valgum
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Bilateral Mild to moderate decreased joint space of the medial component with degenerative changes.
Case Discussion
Genu valgum divides into two types:
- Physiologic, most common.
- Pathologic:
- Old metaphyseal (shaft) fracture of the proximal tibia
- Multiple epiphyseal dysplasias
- Rickets