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Torsional Deformity Masquerading as Knee Instability

Persistent knee pain and gait disturbance exposed an overlooked lower extremity diagnosis.

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    A 15-year-old presented with chronic knee pain and gait dysfunction.

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    Initial imaging revealed no structural abnormalities.

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    Three-dimensional gait analysis identified torsional deformities.

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    Patient underwent combined osteotomies due to persistent symptoms.

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    2-year follow-up showed resolution of pain and improved gait mechanics.

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    Study highlights the need for awareness of lower extremity torsional abnormalities in similar cases.

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Torsional Deformity Masquerading as Knee Instability

Persistent knee pain and gait disturbance exposed an overlooked lower extremity diagnosis.

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • February 13, 2026

  • 3 min

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