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After 7 years of knock knee surgery, I am getting pain again. Why?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Seven years ago, 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.

Please help.

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 are blood tests as follows.

  1. CBC (complete blood count).
  2. ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate).
  3. RFT (renal function test).
  4. LFT (liver function test).
  5. Serum vitamin D.
  6. Serum vitamin B12.

Do a scalogram (or an X-ray) of the lower limbs with the patella facing forward. Also, send me a clinical picture of your entire leg while standing. Do these things and get back to me for accurate advice for treatment.

I hope this helps.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At May 29, 2017
Reviewed AtNovember 3, 2025

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Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan
Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Orthopedician and Traumatology

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