Knock-knees, known as genu valgum, is a condition in which the knees bend inwards and knock against each other, but the ankles are apart. Causes of knock-knees are knee injury or illness, bone infection (osteomyelitis), obesity, metabolic disease, renal failure, arthritis, and rickets. It is commonly seen in children. Treatment involves support braces for guided growth and physical therapy.
Knock Knees - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Knock knees are a lower limb deformity that causes the legs to turn inward and the knees to touch. Read the below article to know more.
Knock Knee - Types and Treatment
Knock knees or bent legs can occur in any individual, which can cause abnormal walking, running, and standing. Read below to know more about knock knees.
Vitamin-D Deficiency and Rickets In Children
Extreme and prolonged vitamin D deficiency in children can result in rickets, which makes their bones soft and weak. Read the article below.
