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6 years ago
When a 4-year-old boy stands erect with his medial malleoli touching, the distance between his knees is 2 inches. What is the child's most likely diagnosis and treatment?
 
  A)
  Genu varum, which can be treated by bracing
  B)
  Flatfoot, which will require orthopedic shoes
  C)
  Genu valgum necessitating a series of surgeries
  D)
  Femoral torsion, which will spontaneously resolve before puberty
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Genu varum, or bowlegs, can be treated by bracing. The child's stance is not indicative of flatfoot, genu valgum, or femoral torsion.
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