Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Genu recurvatum
Introduction
Genu recurvatum is defined as the backward curvature of the knee; hyperextension of the knee.
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