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Genu velgum

2026-06-16 11:29:55
My friend's son having knock knees problem, doctor termed it genu velgum,can it be corrected by exercise or physiotherapy?
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Pt. Having genu valgum first of all investigation to be done is scannogram to see how much deformity is there and then has to be decided whether conservative therapy aur any intervention is required

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If he is 16 years old , physical evaluation and knee xrays are needed to comment  on the plan of management

Answered2026-06-19 10:09:19

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Age of children? Severity of deformity? Any systemic illness?

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Mild we can wait and watch considering kid age If he is elder one more than 7yrs we nedd to operate

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If he is 16 years then surgery is required

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