Genu varum

Diagnosis

• Bilateral symmetrical genu vara of 20 deg
• without generalised liagamnet laxity
• of 6 months duration
• with probable etiology being rickets
• with active signs of rickets
• in a 5 year old schoolgoing girl
• presently concerned with cosmeis & awkard gait

 

History

• onset
• duration
• progression
• treatment taken
• trauma/infection/surgery
• diet
• family history

Examination

• Bilateral /unilateral
• symmetrical/asemmetrical genu vara  with
• lateral thigh leg angle of-20 deg
• intercondylar distance -
• site of deformity
• Knee-range
• ligamentous laxity
• fibula level
• Tibial torsion
• Signs of rickets
• stature
• Limb mength discrepancy
• Gait +lateral thrust + foot progression angle
• other joints