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- Back pain in kids
- Bowlegs
- Cerebral palsy
- Clubfoot
- Congenital limb defects
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip
- Flat feet
- Intoeing and outtoeing
- Klippel-Feil syndrome
- Knock-knees
- Kyphosis
- Legg-Calve-Perthese disease
- Lordosis
- Metatarsus adductus
- Muscular dystrophy
- Osteochondritis dissecans
- Osteogenesis imperfecta
- Osteomyelitis
- Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
- Spinal column injuries
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- Toe walking
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Knock-knees
Knock-knees occur when the knees bend inward more than normal from the knees down.
Causes
Knock-knees are often normal in children ages 2 to 7, but in some cases can be caused by disease, injury or obesity.
Treatment
Most often, treatment is not needed for knock-knees. The condition normally will correct itself by the time a child is 6 or 7 years old. The medical provider will want to see your child for an exam if the condition:
- Remains severe
- Involves only one leg
Braces or surgery may then be an option.
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To make an appointment, call our Central Scheduling team or request an appointment online.
(877) 607-5280
Get a second opinion
It's important to know what your options are. We can provide expert opinions to verify or give more information about an initial diagnosis. Contact orthopedics today.