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Is it knock knees?
Hi.. my son is 2.5 yr old... His legs aren't straight.. is it knock knees? And what steps should i take to cure this
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Yes these are knock knees . Do not worry. Between 2 to 4 years the valgus ( knock knee deformity) increases and gradually get straightened by 4 to 8 years.Google Selenius Curve and you will get the information. Apart from this check his Vitamin D levels and any bone abnormalities or diseases in your family. Approach
Orthopaedic Surgeon but plz don't do any operations at this stage if they advise you .
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Dr. Jyoti Singh Kapoor
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11 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes it is. Consult with full length X-rays
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Dr. Madhur Mahna
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13 yrs exp
Delhi
Get an X-ray and share it
This is knock knees
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