Genuvarus is characterized by what degree measurement?

• A. Less than 120 degrees
• B. Greater than 125 degrees
• C. Between 120 and 130 degrees
• D. Exactly 125 degrees

Answer: (B)

Genu varum, commonly known as bow-leggedness, is characterized by an angle of the knee that is greater than normal, typically measured in relation to the anatomical alignment of the femur and tibia. A normal knee angle usually ranges between 5 to 10 degrees of valgus. Genu varum is identified when this angle exceeds that threshold, generally considered to be greater than 125 degrees.

This means that with a measurement greater than 125 degrees, the femur and tibia create a more pronounced bowing effect at the knee joint. The measurement exemplifies how the alignment deviates from the typical anatomical position, thus causing the knees to appear further apart than usual when standing upright. This condition can lead to various biomechanical issues if left unaddressed, but the primary identifying feature remains that angle measurement exceeding 125 degrees.