Genu Valgum: Genu Valgum is listed as an alternate name or description for symptom:
Causes of Knock-knees (Genu Valgum): See detailed list of causes below.
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Knock-knees (medical symptom): Legs vurve inwardly so that the knees are closer together than normal.
The list of medical condition causes of Knock-knees (Genu Valgum) includes:
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For a medical symptom description of 'Genu Valgum', the following symptom information may be relevant to the symptoms: Knock-knees (symptom). However, note that other causes of the symptom 'Genu Valgum' may be possible.
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... Is it transient? Transient knee pain may be due to rheumatic fever, sarcoidosis, palindromic rheumatism, or trauma. Is it unilateral or bilateral? Unilateral ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Primary care physicians, rheumatologists, and orthopedists frequently encounter complaints about the knee. Because the range of illnesses affecting the knee varies greatly, a thorough history and physical exam are... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Knee pain is a common complaint that is readily evaluated by focusing on the anatomic structures. A focused history and exam will often give the diagnosis. Because hip pain can radiate to the knee, a thorough lower extremity exam... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Charles B. Eaton Knee pain is a very common condition, ranking number seven in the National Ambulatory Care survey. It has been suggested that 90% of knee pain in patients can be diagnosed after an appropriate... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview ❑ Osteoarthritis ❑ Patellofemoral pain ❑ Collateral ligament sprain ❑... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
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