genu valgum

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. knock-knee.

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Etymology

Origin of genu valgum

From New Latin

Example Sentences

If there is a combination of flexion and genu valgum, the knee-joint should be resected and ankylosed in the straight position.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

Other forms of genu valgum are relatively rare.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

Finally, genu valgum may be a result of various forms of osteomyelitis of the lower end of the femur, or of disease in the knee-joint, such as tuberculosis, arthritis deformans, or Charcot's disease.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

Backward displacement of the tibia, genu recurvatum, and genu valgum also require operative treatment.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

In certain cases, genu valgum or abduction of the leg is present along with a slight degree of flexion.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander