Ped. genu valgum
Scott, Steve RHD
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Title:
Ped. genu valgum
Creator:
Scott, Steve RHD
Date:
12/1/1998
Text:
I would appreciate some input from this list for managing a particularly
challenging pediatric knee deformity. Jennifer is an active,
neurologically normal 11 year old. However, she has a renal
insufficiency that our physiatrist feels is contributing to a Right
Q-angle of 30 degrees (non weight bearing).
For the past 3mos. she has faithfully worn a nocturnal orthosis that
exerts a varus force on her knee. There was no improvement. Because of
her age, great compliance, and severity of deformity we are considering
going to a fulltime orthosis for correction.
I would like to know if anyone has had exposure to managing this type
of renal related deformity.
* what is the physiology behind the deformity
* why would it affect only one knee
* which treatment works best; K.O., K.A.F.O., knee joint(s), best way to
generate varus force, etc.
* how might her knee respond to treatment
any info. you have would be greatly appreciated
sincerely,
Jason Goodnough, C.P.(c), O. intern(c)
challenging pediatric knee deformity. Jennifer is an active,
neurologically normal 11 year old. However, she has a renal
insufficiency that our physiatrist feels is contributing to a Right
Q-angle of 30 degrees (non weight bearing).
For the past 3mos. she has faithfully worn a nocturnal orthosis that
exerts a varus force on her knee. There was no improvement. Because of
her age, great compliance, and severity of deformity we are considering
going to a fulltime orthosis for correction.
I would like to know if anyone has had exposure to managing this type
of renal related deformity.
* what is the physiology behind the deformity
* why would it affect only one knee
* which treatment works best; K.O., K.A.F.O., knee joint(s), best way to
generate varus force, etc.
* how might her knee respond to treatment
any info. you have would be greatly appreciated
sincerely,
Jason Goodnough, C.P.(c), O. intern(c)
Citation
Scott, Steve RHD, “Ped. genu valgum,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/210990.
