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Genu valgum

Also called Knock-knees

OrthopedicsPediatricsImportant

Medial angulation of the knees toward the midline, a normal developmental finding in young children but pathological when persistent or pronounced.

Korean

외반슬(X자 다리)

무릎이 안쪽으로 기울어지는 외반슬(X자 다리); 소아에서 정상이나 지속 시 병적.

French

Genu valgum(Genou en X)

Genoux en dedans (valgus) ; normal chez les jeunes enfants, pathologique si persistant ou sévère.

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