2022年5月31日 · Knock knees can cause the kneecaps to be off-center, which increases pressure and pain in the front of the knee. Knock knee alignment places high stresses on the outside (lateral side) …

2024年11月7日 · Genu valgum is a concern for all orthopaedic specialists, not just pediatric specialists. The condition and its treatment outcomes can impact other orthopaedic conditions, such as medial …

Genu valgum, commonly called " knock-knee ", is a condition in which the knees angle in and touch each other when the legs are straightened. [1] Individuals with severe valgus deformities are typically …

Knock knees, medically called genu valgum, occur when your knees touch but your ankles stay apart. This inward angle of the legs may look harmless, but in adults, it can lead to serious knee problems …

What is knock knees? Knock knees (genu valgum) is a condition in which the knees tilt inward while the ankles remain spaced apart. The condition is slightly more common in girls, though boys can develop …

2024年4月26日 · Explore genu valgum (knock knees), a condition affecting knee alignment, including its causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and how to manage it effectively for better joint health.

2023年11月8日 · When someone with genu valgum stands with their knees together, there is a gap between the ankles of about 8 centimeters (3.1 inches) or more. The knees will appear to push in …

Knock knee is the layman’s term for genu valgum. Primary care physicians and orthopedic surgeons should encourage evaluation for genu valgum, especially in the growing child or adolescent. …

2017年6月3日 · When genu valgum is present in an older child or adult, it’s important to find out if there’s an underlying cause. A bone disease or arthritis will need to be treated.

2024年8月2日 · The valgus deformity can be quantified with the hip-knee-ankle angle (HKA), which measures the angle between the mechanical axis of the femur and the center of the ankle joint on AP, …