What is hyperextension of knee (genu recurvatum)?

Genu recurvatum, also known as knee hyperextension, is an acquired deformity in which the knees appear to bend backwards upon standing.

How do members experience hyperextension of knee (genu recurvatum)?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hyperextension of knee (genu recurvatum)*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for hyperextension of knee (genu recurvatum)*

Who has hyperextension of knee (genu recurvatum) on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 1
30s 0
40s 4
50s 0
60s 2
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 7