article_snippet: Genu recurvatum loosely translates as 'backward-bending knee.'
article_snippet: It is a rare condition with an incidence rate of approximately 1 per 100,000 live births and is characterised by congenital hyperextension of the knee with limited flexibility .
article_snippet: It occurs more often in females than in males. 
article_snippet: Untreated, It leads to increased tissue damage and can cause permanent deformity, making timely diagnosis and treatment are essential.
article_snippet: Depending upon the type and severity of the condition, it may be treated with physical therapy, a knee support, leg braces or surgery.
highlights_snippet: Rare condition only occurs in 1 in 100,000 babies at birth .
  