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The Knee Joint. History or clinical signs suggestive of Internal

Derangement of Knee will need careful consideration. Fitness in

such cases will be based on functional evaluation and possibility/

progression/recurrance of the treated pathology.

Genu Valgum (Knock Knee). If the distance between the internal

malleoli is less than 5 cm, without any other deformity, the

candidate is considered fit. If the distance between the two internal

malleoli is more than 5 cm, he should be declared unfit.

Genu Varum (Bow Legs). If the distance between the femoral

condyles is within 10 cm the candidate should be considered fit.

Genu Recurvatum. If the hyperextension of the knee is within 10

degrees and is unaccompanied by any other deformity, the

candidate should be accepted as fit.

Hip Joint. True lesions of the hip joint will entail rejection.