Knee Rotary Instability

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Lead Editors - Mary Harris, Shannon Davis, Misty Hillin, Bryan Purkey, Bryan Jacobson

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Definition/Description

     Excessive external rotation of the tibia relative to the femur resulting in a varus thrust during normal gait. A rotary instability often occurs with concomitant ligamentous injuries making it difficult to detect/diagnose. 

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