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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 »
What are the complications of loose ligamental joints from childhood?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23-year-old, and my height is 5 feet and 11 inches. Please look at my legs. I can walk, run and sit. I have loose ligamental joints (collateral ligaments) from childhood, and I have a small patella. What is the problem of having loose ligamental joints in the future? Is there any ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and the images provided here (attachment removed to protect patient identity). From images, it appears that you have genu valgum deformity in your left knee. There is no supportive evidence or examination notes stating about small pat... 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 »