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Knock knees
Till what age knocked knees and flat feet can be corrected? My son is turning 4 the ortho doctor said knocked knees only get treated till age 3 is it true ?
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Take an X ray, Vit D, Calcium, Phosphorus levels
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Since your child is only 4 years old, you can still observe both conditions for some more time, as they are often part of normal growth and development. However, if you are worried, you may discuss your concerns with a orthopaedic.
Flat feet: Flexible flat feet can usually be observed until 7–8 years of age. A simple way to check is to ask your child to stand on tiptoes—if the arch becomes visible, it is generally considered a flexible flat foot, which often improves with age.
Knock knees: Mild knock knees are quite common in children between 3–6 years of age and usually improve gradually, becoming near normal by 7–8 years.
Please consult your doctor if:
* the child has pain,
* difficulty walking or running,
* repeated falls,
* stiffness of the legs or feet,
* or signs suggestive of vitamin deficiency
A direct examination will help determine whether these findings are within the normal developmental range or if any treatment or further evaluation is needed.
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Physiological knock knees are common between 2–4 years of age, are often most noticeable around 3–4 years, and usually improve naturally by 7–8 years. Most children do not require any treatment. If the deformity is severe, asymmetrical, painful, worsening after 7–8 years, or causing difficulty in walking, a pediatric orthopedic evaluation is recommended. Similarly, flexible flat feet in children usually improve with growth, and treatment is needed only if they are painful or rigid.
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Generally knock knees and
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Knock knees are usually common between the age of 3-6 and usually get better on its own as they grow and their legs straighten
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Check for vitamin deficiency
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Do xray.
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Dr. Aanshul Rai Gupta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Pathankot
Correct rickets if present. If child will have adequate levels of calcium and vitamin d , As child will grow it is likely that deformity will decrease . If ut will be persistent at around 8-9 years then surgical correction maybe needed . But first of all type of rickets need to be found out and treated
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Go for X ray knees and vitamin d levels
Consult orthopedic doctor .
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Rajkot
Do xray vita min d3
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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It is not true that knock knees can only be treated until age 3.Knock knees are a normal developmental phase that peaks around age 3 to 4.The legs typically straighten naturally on their own by age 7 or 8.Flat feet are also normal in toddlers due to developing foot structures.Most children naturally form arches between the ages of 2 and 6 years.No treatment is required for either unless your son experiences pain or limping.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Better take 2nd opinion with other Orthopedicisn
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