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2. Genu valgum - Wikipedia

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   Genu valgum. Genu valgum, commonly called " knock-knee ", is a condition in which the knees angle in and touch each other when the legs are straightened. [ 1] Individuals with severe valgus deformities are typically unable to touch their feet together while simultaneously straightening the legs. The term originates from the Latin genu, 'knee ...

3. Varus deformity - Wikipedia

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   A varus deformity is an excessive inward angulation ( medial angulation, that is, towards the body's midline) of the distal segment of a bone or joint. The opposite of varus is called valgus . The terms varus and valgus always refer to the direction that the distal segment of the joint points. For example, in a valgus deformity of the knee, the ...

4. Medial collateral ligament - Wikipedia

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   The medial collateral ligament ( MCL ), also called the superficial medial collateral ligament ( sMCL) or tibial collateral ligament ( TCL ), [ 1] is one of the major ligaments of the knee. It is on the medial (inner) side of the knee joint and occurs in humans and other primates. Its primary function is to resist valgus (inward bending) forces ...

5. Anterior cruciate ligament injury - Wikipedia

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   c. 200,000 per year (US) [ 2] An anterior cruciate ligament injury occurs when the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is either stretched, partially torn, or completely torn. [ 1] The most common injury is a complete tear. [ 1] Symptoms include pain, an audible cracking sound during injury, instability of the knee, and joint swelling. [ 1]

6. High tibial osteotomy - Wikipedia

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   High tibial osteotomy is an orthopaedic surgical procedure which aims to correct a varus deformation with compartmental osteoarthritis.Since the inception of the procedure, advancements to technique, fixation devices, and a better understanding of patient selection has allowed HTO to become more popular in younger, more active patients hoping to combat arthritis. [1]

7. Knee examination - Wikipedia

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   The knee examination, in medicine and physiotherapy, is performed as part of a physical examination, or when a patient presents with knee pain or a history that suggests a pathology of the knee joint . The exam includes several parts: The latter three steps are often remembered with the saying look, feel, move .