what are the chances of getting Genu recurvatum all right. my one month old daughter is having this,her legs have been plastered for three weeks. Is surgery the best option? And at wat age we should go for surgery if the problem remains the same and not corrected by the current treatment?
Genus recurvatum is a deformity in the knee joint, so that the knee bends backwards. In this deformity, excessive extension occurs in the tibiofemoral joint. The most important factors of knee stability include:Ligaments of the knee: The knee joint is stabilized by four main ligaments:Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL has an important role in stabilization of knee extension movement by preventing the knee from hyperextending. Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)Medial collateral ligament (MCL)Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)Joint capsule or articular capsule (especially posterior knee capsule)Qua Chat Doctor. Treatment will depend on the cause of genus recurvatum. Causes The following factors may be involved in causing this deformity:Inherent laxity of the knee ligamentsWeakness of biceps femoris muscleInstability of the knee joint due to ligaments and joint capsule injuriesInappropriate alignment of the tibia and femurMalunion of the bones around the kneeWeakness in the hip extensor musclesGastrocnemius muscle weakness (in standing position)Connective tissue disorders. In these disorders, there are excessive joint mobility (joint hypermobility) problems. These disorders include:Marian syn