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My physique is disproportionate and I have knock knees. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old male, and I weigh about 187 pounds. My height is 5 feet and 9 inches. One would not think that I weigh that much just by looking at my upper body; however, when the lower body is brought into the frame, it makes sense. A relatively high percentage of my weight is di... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Unfortunately, lifting weights and building muscle will not directly address structural issues that affect the Knock knees, also known as genu valgum, is a structural issue with the alignment of the bones in your legs. While building m... Read Full »
My child has knock knees. Can it be treated without surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, My 2 year old child has knock knees. Is there any treatment for this condition without surgery? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iIcliniq.com. Knock knees or genu valgum is a condition in which the leg is misaligned to thigh and grows outwards. There is inability to touch both the feet together due to inward angulation of the knee. It can be both physiological and secondary to an underlying metabolic conditi... Read Full »
Why do I have pain after 7 years of knock knee surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, Before seven years, I got surgery for knock knees. Now, for the past year, I have been suffering from knee pain. Also, I have pain in the foot, ankle, chest, and back. I am not on any regular medication. I am only doing some exercise to get relief from the pain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Knock knees (genu valgum)can recur again after surgery, or it can just be undercorrected due to improper operation. What you need to do is blood tests as follows. CBC (complete blood count). ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). RFT (renal function test). LFT (liver f... Read Full »
My 10-year-old son has knock knees with abnormal walking. Should we consult a doctor?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 10 years old and he is suffering from knock knees. Although he is not having a problem playing sports. However, his stepping during walking is not proper which is quite visible when he walks. I had met a few orthopedic doctors earlier where it was told that these things auto... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Could you please send his photo while standing? Read Full »
How to get rid of pain from Genu valgum?
Query: 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? Read Full »
Answer: 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... Read Full »
How can the running speed be increased?
Query: Hi doctor,My 10-year-old son plays excellent badminton, but his weak point is his running speed. He is slow in running. I have attached three photos and one video of his legs. Can you see something wrong with them? How can he increase his running speed? By physiotherapy, or some exercises? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your son has a slightly knocked knee gait. By that I mean his knees strike each other if he were to stand with his heels coming together. This is usually not a problem unless the child has got a marked deformity or cannot run fast, or tends to fall knocking his ... Read Full »