Apart from the classical presentation, rare presentation of isolated genu valgus deformity and proximal muscle weakness may occur and such patient should be thoroughly evaluated. [academic.oup.com]

Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 23 Nov 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-18307 Institution: Private clinic Inclusion in quiz mode: Included + add to new playlist Presentation Female 35 years old complaining of pain in both knees for several [radiopaedia.org]

PATIENT CONCERNS: A 20-year-old OI woman presented with left thigh pain, gait disturbance, and bilateral genu valgus deformities. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

J Pediatr Orthop B 21(4):352–355PubMedCrossRefGoogle Scholar O’Connor MJ, Collins RT (2012) Ellis-van Creveld syndrome and congenital heart defects: presentation of an additional 32 cases. [link.springer.com]

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  PATIENT CONCERNS: A 20-year-old OI woman presented with left thigh pain, gait disturbance, and bilateral genu valgus deformities. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Evaluation Gait and rotational profile analysis are important aspects in the workup of angular deformities and help providers to identify the etiology of angular deformities, especially in the pediatric population. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Operative arrestment of longitudinal growth of bones in the treatment of bones in the treatment of deformities. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1933. 15:1-15. Salenius P, Vankka E. The development of the tibiofemoral angle in children. [emedicine.medscape.com]

RATIONALE: The treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) requires a multidisciplinary approach to maximize function and reduce fracture incidence. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Treatment for genu valgum depends on the cause and severity of your symptoms. For example, if rickets are causing your knock-knees, your doctor will likely prescribe vitamin D and calcium supplements to help restore your levels. [healthline.com]

November 2014 340 Downloads Abstract A 14-year-old female with chondroectodermal dysplasia (Ellis-van Creveld syndrome) underwent bilateral high tibial (proximal to the tibial tubercle) osteotomy and deformity correction via circular external fixation for treatment [link.springer.com]

Prognosis Physiologic genu valgum and Cozen's phenomenon almost always correct spontaneously. Pathologic genu valgum associated with metabolic bone diseases may improve when the underlying disorder is treated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prognosis Provided that the appropriate criteria (ie, sufficient growth remaining, careful analysis and preoperative planning, proper plate insertion, and periodic follow-up) are met, the results of guided growth are uniformly gratifying. [emedicine.medscape.com]

These are most often related to the underlying etiology. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In children (of any age) with pathologic valgus, when the mechanical axis deviates into or beyond the lateral compartment of the knee, regardless of the etiology, a number of clinical problems may ensue. [emedicine.medscape.com]

A dynamic biomechanical analysis of the etiology of adolescent tibia vara. J Pediatr Orthop, 16 (1996), pp. 461-468 Copyright © 2003. Asociación Española de Pediatría [analesdepediatria.org]

The etiology of genu valgum was mainly idiopathic or associated withobesity. Evaluation was carried out clinically and radiologically (whole-leg X-ray in standing) including determination of the joint angles. [bmcmusculoskeletdisord.biomedcentral.com]

[…] patella, and rubbing of the knees together as the child ambulates.[2][3] Etiology Bilateral genu valgum Physiologic genu valgum Skeletal dysplasias Metabolic bone diseases Lysosomal storage diseases Unilateral genu valgum Post-traumatic Tumors Infection Epidemiology [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Epidemiology Adolescent idiopathic genu valgum may be familial or may occur sporadically. The true incidence is unknown. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Pathophysiology of obesity. Lancet, 340 (1992), pp. 404-413 [5.] M. Shah, R.W. Jeffery. Is obesity due to overeating and inactivity, or to a defective metabolic rateα A review. Ann Beh Med, 13 (1991), pp. 73-81 [6.] A.C. King, D.L. Tribble. [analesdepediatria.org]

Pathophysiology With normal alignment, the physes and epiphyses are subjected to physiologic and intermittent compression and tension and thus are shielded from pathologic stress. [emedicine.medscape.com]

To prevent male nail dropping, a horizontal stop Kirschner pin was inserted close to the distal end of the female nail. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Genu valgum can also develop later in life from: an injury or infection in your knee or leg severe lack of vitamin D and calcium obesity arthritis in the knee This condition can’t be prevented, but its effects can be minimized. [healthline.com]

Therefore, it is in the best interest of the patient for the clinician to try to prevent such an outcome. [emedicine.medscape.com]