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Internal Tibial TorsionAka: Medial Tibial Torsion

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  1. Definition
    1. Tibia internally rotated with toe pointing inward
  2. Physiology: Mean tibial torsion
    1. Adult 15-20 degrees
    2. Newborn 5 degrees
  3. Signs
    1. Observation of child walking
      1. Knee caps point forward
        1. Femur external
        2. Tibial internal rotation cancels femur rotation
      2. Foot points inward (due to tibial rotation)
    2. Assess Thigh-Foot Angle
      1. Assess for Tibial Rotation in Children
  4. Course
    1. Spontaneous resolution in 95% of children by age 8
  5. Management
    1. Treat any associated Metatarsus Varus (In-Toeing)

Internal tibial torsion (C0575994)

ConceptsFinding (T033)
EnglishInternal tibial torsion
Spanishtorsion interna de tibia, torsion tibial interna
Parent ConceptsTibial torsion (C0426900)
SourcesSCTSPA, SNOMEDCT
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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