Angling of the knee(s) toward the midline, giving the appearance of the knees touching while the ankles are apart
Classified as physiologic and/or pathologic
Physiologic genu valgum is...
Parental concern about the appearance of a child's legs often brings the condition to clinical attention. Other presentations include concerns about gait, falls, and lower extremity p...
No treatment is indicated for children <7 years of age with physiologic valgus. Clinical observation with appropriate parental education and reassurance are sufficient (2)...
Children with physiologic genu valgum can be followed every 6 to 12 months with serial intermalleolar distances.
Patients with pathologic genu valgum should be man...
M21.069 Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified knee
Q74.1 Congenital malformation of knee
E64.3 Sequelae of rickets
M21.061 Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, right k...
Genu valgum is a normal physiologic process in children.
Characteristics of physiologic genu valgum include:
Occurs between 2 and 7 years of age
Valgus is symmetric.
There are no associate...
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