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  1. J.P.C. Peper

    J.P.C. Peper Bronze Member

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    What could've caused this?

    I'll post the correct answer in a few days time!

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    J.P.C. Peper, May 17, 2012
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    Genu Recurvatum ---> poliomyelitis(btw.it's not rickets.Kids with rickets have both legS bowed,and in this case only one leg is affected :) )
     

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    Gospodin Seki, May 17, 2012
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    genu recurvatum deformity of right knee
     

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    Genu recurvatum, a knee deformity in which the knee bends backwards. In this case, caused by polio.
     

    J.P.C. Peper, May 20, 2012
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