Everything You Need To Know About Bowlegs And Knock Knees

Learn About Bowlegs And Knock Knees

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  • Bowlegs involve a bowed appearance of a child's legs, with knees staying outward, while knock knees involve knees touching but feet staying apart. Both conditions are common between ages 3 to 6 and typically correct themselves by age 6.
  • Rarely, these conditions may be caused by underlying health issues, but in most cases, they require no treatment.
  • Symptoms include outwardly curved knees, awkward walking, symmetric leg curvature, clumsiness, tripping, and inward-pointing toes. Causes are largely unknown but may be related to conditions like Blount's disease and rickets.
  • Severe cases may be addressed with leg braces or osteotomy surgery based on factors like age, extent of the condition, and impact on mobility.
  • Knock knees involve knees touching while standing with feet apart. Normal in children aged 3 to 6, resolving on its own by age 7.
  • Underlying conditions may include skeletal dysplasia, obesity, rickets, or growth area injuries. Diagnosis through physical examination and x-rays.
  • No treatment is needed as it's a normal part of growth, but severe cases may require surgical correction.
  • Both conditions are variations of normal and typically subside in teen years.
  • Severe cases corrected by bracing or corrective shoes may affect physical development and cause emotional stress.
  • Parents can monitor the conditions by observing changes over 3 to 6 months and taking regular photographs.
  • Medical assistance is needed if there is extreme curvature, pain, worsening after specific ages, or other concerning symptoms.

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