Abstract:Genu recurvatum is characterized as an hyperextension deformity of the knee in the sagittal plane and can be associated to structured equinus deformity of the ankle and foot. Amongst its causes are conditions like arthrogryposis, cerebral palsy, tibial tuberosity arrest, poliomyelitis and syndromes with generalized ligamentous hyperlaxity. The treatment of this condition can be challenging, specially when associated with equinus of the foot and, to date, aggressive methods such as femur or tibia osteotomies ar… Show more
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