Angular deformities of the lower extremities are common in children and are a frequent reason for orthopaedic referral. These deformities, which are usually encountered when children start to walk are typically measured using the tibiofemoral angle (TFA), which represents the angle formed by the intersection of the anatomical axis of the femur with the anatomical axis of the tibia.
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