[A rare congenital malformation: genu recurvatum. Presentation of a case].
The authors report a case of congenital genu recurvatum: a rare malformation characterized for abnormal hyperextension of knee and wide limitation of flexion. Pathogenesis, clinical pictures and therapy are described.
Divisione di Pediatria G. e M. Villa, Ospedale di Merate, USSL n. 14, Como, Italia.
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D000367:Age Factors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery
Una rara malformazione congenita: il genu recurvatum. Presentazione di un caso.