Genu varum

Varus deformity marked by (outward) bowing at the knee / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:

Can you list the top facts and stats about Genu varum?

Summarize this article for a 10 years old

SHOW ALL QUESTIONS

Genu varum (also called bow-leggedness, bandiness, bandy-leg, and tibia vara) is a varus deformity marked by (outward) bowing at the knee, which means that the lower leg is angled inward (medially) in relation to the thigh's axis, giving the limb overall the appearance of an archer's bow. Usually medial angulation of both lower limb bones (fibula and tibia) is involved.[1]

Quick facts: Genu varum, Other names, Specialty...
Genu varum
Other namesBow-leggedness
XrayRicketsLegssmall.jpg
X-Ray of the legs in a 2 year old child with rickets
SpecialtyMedical genetics Edit this on Wikidata
Close