Knock knees

Knock knees:

Knock knees: Introduction

A childhood deformity where the knees rub together and the heels tend to be further apart than normal when walking. The condition is mostly caused by irregular growth of the lower leg bones and weak ligaments which results in inadequate support of the body's weight causing the knees to come together and the ankles to spread apart. Often the condition will correct itself as the lower body parts strengthen but sometimes intervention such as braces are necessary. ...more »

Symptoms of Knock knees

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Knees that touch
Inwardly curved legs
Feet too far apart
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Treatments for Knock knees

Watchful waiting - many children grow out of the problem unless there is an underlying cause
Special shoes
Leg braces
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Causes of Knock knees

Rickets
Bone disorders
Bone injury
Teeth noneruption of with maxillary hypoplasia and genu valgum - knock knees
Osteopetrosis, autosomal recessive 2 - genu valgum
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