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Knock knees, also known as genu valgum, is a type of knee alignment seen when a child or adult stands up straight with their knees together, but their feet and ankles stay apart. But we have to look into the details of the problem. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and medication plan.

Knock knees can be surgically corrected. The surgical technique used may vary depending on age. Let's have a detailed discussion to ensure proper treatment.

Knock knees can be surgically corrected. The surgical technique used may vary depending on age. Knock knees can affect the ankles and knees as well as the hips.

Knock knees are usually part of the normal growth and development of the lower extremities. Some cases, especially in a child who’s 6 or older, may be a sign of an underlying bone disease, such as osteomalacia or rickets. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and healthy lifestyle.

Knock knees can also develop as a result of a medical problem or disease, such as: Injury of the shinbone (only one leg will be knock-kneed) Osteomyelitis (bone infection) Overweight or obesity. But we have to look into the details of the problem. Let's have a detailed discussion to Ensure proper treatment.

Genu valgum, commonly called "knock-knee", is a condition in which the knees angle in and touch each other when the legs are straightened. Individuals with severe valgus deformities are typically unable to touch their feet together while simultaneously straightening the legs. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and medication plan.

Knock knees are angular deformities at the knee, in which the head of the deformity points inward. A standing child whose knees touch but whose ankles do not is usually said to have knock knees. This is a form of misalignment and it can cause increasing pressure and pain in the front of the knee because the knee cap is off centre .since last year you are suffering it mean it is not from childhood it can be treated, let's discuss your concern in detail so that we can provide you a good quality me...more

Knock knees, also known as genu valgum, is a type of knee alignment seen when a child (or adult) stands up straight with their knees together, but their feet and ankles stay apart
adults can benefit from osteotomy surgery on the knee to obtain a correction. Older patients with arthritis will often receive a knee replacement to treat both problems with great success.
Quadriceps exercises- lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it f...more

Yes, there is no age limit for corrective surgery for knock knees. The surgical technique used may vary depending on age. Adults can benefit from osteotomy surgery on the knee to obtain a correction. Older patients with arthritis will often receive a knee replacement to treat both problems with great success.
For most people with genu valgum, exercise can help realign and stabilize their knees. Your doctor or physical therapist can evaluate your gait and suggest exercises designed to strengt...more

If someone with knock knees stands with their knees together, their lower legs will be spread out so their feet and ankles are further apart than normal. Knock knees don't usually cause any other problems, although a few severe cases may cause knee pain, a limp or difficulty walking. To test whether you have knock knee or not you have to just stand on floor forming a "v" shape and if there is small gap between your knees then it's fine but if the gap is too much or your knees are touching each o...more