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Knock knee
I was morbidly obese till 18yrs of age...i have been able to correct my obesity but i have knock knee.. this interferes with my walking and posture...i want surgical correction..what is the way forward?
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Deformity correction involves some bone removal and fixation with implants.
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Read about deformity correction.
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Need to get a scanogram done
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Hello dear
Genu valgum is a better term for knock knees and the angle of deformity needs to be measured and corrective surgery planned accordingly.
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Dr Vipin Gupta
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Consult an orthopaedic surgeon physically. Can see me physically if based in delhi.
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