About Genu Recurvatum
Key Highlights
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Corrects abnormal knee alignment to improve gait and posturePrevents long-term joint damage and arthritisTailored to pediatric growth patterns for better outcomesMinimally invasive options available for certain casesEnhances mobility and participation in physical activities
Who is this surgery for?
- Congenital or developmental knee hyperextension in children
- Progressive worsening of knee alignment affecting daily activities
- Associated pain, instability, or difficulty walking
- Failure of conservative treatments like bracing or therapy
- Underlying conditions such as ligament laxity, cerebral palsy, or skeletal dysplasias
How to prepare
- Comprehensive orthopedic evaluation including X-rays and gait analysis
- Medical history review to identify underlying causes
- Pre-operative blood tests and imaging as needed
- Discussion of surgical risks, benefits, and alternatives with the family
- Fasting instructions if surgery is planned
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site
- Bleeding or hematoma formation
- Nerve or blood vessel injury
- Incomplete correction or recurrence of deformity
- Stiffness or limited range of motion
- Anesthesia-related complications
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial immobilization with a brace or cast to protect the correction
- Pain management with prescribed medications
- Gradual physical therapy to restore strength and mobility
- Regular follow-up visits to monitor healing and alignment
- Activity restrictions as advised by the orthopedic surgeon
- Long-term monitoring during growth phases
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Typical hospital stay: 1-3 days
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Expected recovery time: 6-12 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering genu recurvatum in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with pediatric orthopedics departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform genu recurvatum. MediFyr helps you compare pediatric orthopedics and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for genu recurvatum compare across other countries where we have data.
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