Presentation
Abnormal gait associated with right hip pain.
Patient Data
Age: 9
Gender: Unknown
From the case:
Coxa vara
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Pelvis x-ray demonstrating a right hip deformity characterized by a reduced angle between the head and neck of the femur. Right angle= ~99 degrees; Left angle= ~125 degrees.
Case Discussion
Coxa vara describes a deformity of the hip where the angle formed between the head and neck of the femur and its shaft is decreased, usually defined as less than 120 degrees.