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Knock Knee

What causes knock knees?

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Knock knees are fairlycommon in healthy children under the ages of six or seven, and are just a normal part of growth and development.

The legs will normally gradually straighten as the child grows, although mild knock kneescan last into adulthood.

Knock kneesthatdevelop later in childhood or don't improve with age can sometimes be associated with an underlying problem, such as:

  • rickets problems with bone developmentresulting froma lack of vitamin D and calcium
  • excessive pressure on the knees for example,as a result of obesity or loose kneeligaments (the bands of tissue around joints that connect bones to one another)
  • an injury or infection affecting the knees or leg bones
  • genetic conditions affecting the development of the bones or joints

Adults can sometimes develop knock knees. These cases are often associated withjoint problems such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis .

Articles for Knock Knee

Introduction

Read about knock knees, a common condition in which there's a large gap between the feet while standing with your legs together. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.

S ymptoms of knock knees

Ifsomeone with knock knees stands with their knees together, their lower legs will be spread out so their feet and ankles are further apart than normal. A small distance between the ankles is normal,

Treatments forknock knees

In most cases, knock knees don't need to be treated because the problem tends to correct itself as a child grows. Your child doesn't need to avoid physical activity, wear supportive leg braces or sho

What causes knock knees?

Knock knees are fairlycommon in healthy children under the ages of six or seven, and are just a normal part of growth and development. The legs will normally gradually straighten as the child grows,

When to seek medical advice

Knock knees in children aren't usually a cause for concern and should improve as your child gets older. However, visit your GP if: the gap betweentheankles is greater than 8cm while standing with t