What compensations during gait are likely to be made by indi

What compensations during gait are likely to be made by individuals with genu valgum and genu varus?

Solution

there are several complications related with genu valgum and genu varus.

GENU valgum ; it is seen in 2-5 year old child. it is also known as knock knee. in this knees angles in and touch one another when the legs are straightened. child with valgus deformaties are unable to touch their feet while simultaneously straightning the legs.

Genu Varus; it is also called Bow-leggedness, bandy leg. medial angulation of tibia and femur both are involved.

this is a physical deformity marked by bowing of the lower leg in relation to thigh,giving an appearence of an Archer\'s bow.