What is considered genu recurvatum?

What is considered genu recurvatum?

• A. 0 degrees of hyperextension
• B. 5 degrees of hyperextension
• C. 10 degrees of hyperextension
• D. >10 degrees of hyperextension

Answer: (D)

Genu recurvatum means the knee hyperextends beyond the neutral straight position. While a small amount of hyperextension can be a normal variation for some people, clinically it’s considered genu recurvatum when the hyperextension exceeds about 10 degrees. Measuring is typically done with the knee in full extension using a goniometer; any extension angle greater than 0° indicates hyperextension, and exceeding 10° defines genu recurvatum. So, the best choice is the trajectory of hyperextension greater than 10 degrees.

Genu recurvatum means the knee hyperextends beyond the neutral straight position. While a small amount of hyperextension can be a normal variation for some people, clinically it’s considered genu recurvatum when the hyperextension exceeds about 10 degrees. Measuring is typically done with the knee in full extension using a goniometer; any extension angle greater than 0° indicates hyperextension, and exceeding 10° defines genu recurvatum. So, the best choice is the trajectory of hyperextension greater than 10 degrees.