Congenital dislocation of the knee. A report of 5 cases.
Reports on 3 infants who suffered from congenital dislocation of the knee and 2 with genu recurvatum deformity are presented. The theory that abnormal intra-uterine fetal position may cause these deformities has gained support over previous concepts, as demonstrated by the baby born by caesarean section.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000002:abnormalities; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000151:congenital*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000002:abnormalities*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013977:Tibia / Q000002:abnormalities