Genu recurvatum
An abnormally increased extension of the knee joint, so that the knee can bend backwards. [ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9580896 ]
Term info
Genu recurvatum
- Back knee
- Genu recurvata
- Knee hyperextension
hposlim_core
Individuals with genu recurvatum may experience knee pain, display an extension gait pattern, and have poor proprioceptive control of terminal knee extension.
human_phenotype
HP:0002816