Q. I have Genu Valgum. I am developing pain in my left knee.
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Dr. Atul Prakash
Hi doctor,
I am 26 years old. I have Genu valgum. I am developing pain in my left knee, and the pain has also started in my ankle and shin. How do I get rid of this pain?
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Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Genu valgum is commonly called the knock-knees. It is the inability to touch both the feet together due to inward angulation of the knee. It is a physiological condition mostly, but less commonly pathological. The management will depend upon:
- The extent of valgus (an abnormality in which an anatomical part is turned away from the body's midline).
- The nature or cause of this problem.
- The rate of progression, if dynamic such as from growth plate injury. Unlikely in your case because of your age.
Perhaps if you post your standing x-rays of both legs called long leg views or hip knee ankle views, it will be helpful for me to advise you further.
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