Genu velgum

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Genu velgum

Asked for Male, 16 Years

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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Dr. Rajesh Kumar

Orthopedist 6 yrs exp Chennai

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

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Dr. Rakesh Kumar

Orthopedic surgeon 6 yrs exp Coimbatore

Get personalised consultation done

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Dr. Rahul Kumar Pandey

Orthopedic surgeon 10 yrs exp Lucknow

If he is 16 years then surgery is required

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia

Orthopedic surgeon 7 yrs exp Ahmedabad

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

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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty

Orthopedic Surgeon 10 yrs exp Nellore

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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Dr. Pravesh Orthopedist 13 yrs exp Delhi Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pravesh

Orthopedist 13 yrs exp Delhi

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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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