Coronal plane deformity around the knee in the skeletally immature population: A review of principles of evaluation and treatment
Valentino Coppa, Mario Marinelli, Roberto Procaccini, Danya Falcioni, Luca Farinelli, Antonio Gigante
Abstract
Coronal plane deformity around the knee, also known as genu varum or genu valgum, is a common finding in clinical practice for pediatricians and orthopedists. These deformities can be physiological or pathological. If untreated, pathological deformities can lead to abnormal joint loading and a consequent risk of premature osteoarthritis. The aim of this review is to provide a framework for the diagnosis and management of genu varum and genu valgum in skeletally immature patients.
Topics & Concepts
Genu varumGenu ValgumMedicineCoronal planeDeformityOrthodonticsPathologicalKnee JointOsteoarthritisSurgeryAnatomyPathologyAlternative medicineBone fractures and treatmentsTotal Knee Arthroplasty OutcomesHip disorders and treatments