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Monday, November 26, 2012

Genu vara

It is also called bow legs. There is a medical angulation of leg in relation to thigh. There is outward curvature of femur and up to the age of 3 – 4 years children have a degree of varus normally.

Causes:

1.       Rickets
2.       Infections
3.       Tumor
4.       Trauma
Genu varum

Management:

·         One should always identify the cause and if possible should be treated.
·         Surgical osteotomy (Multi – disciplinary team)

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