what is genu varum deformities
Genu Varum. Genu Varum is also known as Bow Leg. It is a deformity wherein there is lateral bowing of the legs at the knee. This is usually due to defective growth of the medial side of the epiphyseal plate.It is commonly seen unilaterally and seen in conditions such as Rickets, Paget's disease and severe degree osteoarthritis of the knee.t is a deformity wherein there is lateral bowing of the legs at the knee. This is usually due to defective growth of the medial side of the epiphyseal plate. It is commonly seen unilaterally and seen in conditions such as Rickets, Paget's disease and severe degree osteoarthritis of the knee.