Knock 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 shoes, or do any special exercises.
Mild knock knees that persist into adulthood don't need tobe treated unless they're causing problems, such as knee pain.
If knock knees are caused by an underlying condition, treatment for this may be necessary. For example, rickets can be treated with vitamin D and calcium supplements.
Osteotomies are mainly used for adults with severe knock knees.
Both procedures are carried out under general anaesthetic , which means you or your child will be asleep while having theoperation.
A child can usually start walkingagain within a few days of aguided growth procedure and return to sports within a few weeks. It can take a few months to return to all your normal activities after an osteotomy.
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.
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,
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
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,
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