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Most common cause of genu valgum in children is ?

A
Osteoahritis
B
Rickets
C
Paget disease
D
Rheumatoid ahritis
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Rickets o Genu valgum (also known as knock knee) is a condition where knees are abnormally approximated and ankles are abnormally divergent. o It is caused due to softening of bones or damage to lateral Femoral epiphysis Out of given options ? o Most common cause in children is Rickets. o Other diseases given in option are seen in elderly.

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