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What is the average angle of inclination of the proximal femur at birth?
What is the average angle of inclination of the proximal femur at birth?
- 125 degrees
- 165-170 degrees (correct)
- 180 degrees
- 200 degrees
Coxa vara is described as an angle of inclination that is:
Coxa vara is described as an angle of inclination that is:
- Markedly greater than about 125 degrees
- Markedly less than 125 degrees (correct)
- Exactly 125 degrees
- Slightly greater than 125 degrees
What can happen as a result of severe malalignment caused by abnormal angles of inclination?
What can happen as a result of severe malalignment caused by abnormal angles of inclination?
- Improved hip biomechanics
- Joint dislocation (correct)
- Increased joint flexibility
- Decreased joint stress
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