When the ends of bones involved in a joint are bent towards the outside, it is called a valgus deformity. It is commonly found in the knees. In an affected individual, the knee joint is angled outward and away from the body's midline. And because of this, the leg has a typical bow-shaped appearance. One may need to wear braces and splints or do a surgical correction to treat this condition.
Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.It would have been more helpful for me to have access to clinical pictures and X-rays of the foot in order to make a more accurate diagnosis.
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.
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