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External Tibial Torsion
Aka: External Tibial Torsion- Epidemiology
- Presents at age 4 to 7 years old
- Pathophysiology
- Tibia externally rotates with growth
- Signs
- Foot Progression Angle positive (externally rotated foot)
- Thigh foot angle >30 degrees
- Management
- Surgery is typically avoided until after age 10 years old
- High complication rate with surgery
- Complications
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Knee instability
- References