Module 30, General Medical Level

This 29 week gestation male was born by vaginal delivery. These x-rays were made after it was noted that that the knees appeared to be hyper-extended.

Question 30A

This shows a severe congenital malformation of the knee joint.

Question 30B

This knee deformity is often associated with hip dislocation.

Question 30C

This knee deformity may be associated with Trisomy 21 (Downs syndrome).

Question 30D

This knee condition is more common in boys when it is an isolated condition.

Question 30E

This deformity is usually seen in infants with breech presentation.

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