A child who displays the characteristics of genu varum has a distance between the two medial condyles of
a. less than 2 inches. c. less than 1 inch.
b. more than 2 inches. d. more than 1 inch.
B
The distance between the two medial condyles is greater than 2 inches in genu varum. Normally the distance between the two medial condyles should be less than 1 inch. Genu varum or bowleg is normally present in many infants up to 12 months of age. If it persists after 2 years of age, it is abnormal and may be caused by rickets.
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