Knock knees
Alternate Names : Genu valgum
Definition
Knock knees is a condition in which the lower legs are positioned at an outward angle. When the knees are touching, the ankles are separated.
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Most children develop a slight knock-kneed stance by the time they are 2 or 3 years old, often with significant separation at the ankles when the knees are touching. This is part of normal development and often persists through age 5 or 6, at which time the legs begin to straighten fully. By puberty, most children can stand with the knees and ankles touching (without forcing the position).
Knock knees can also develop as a result of a disease, most often one that has already been diagnosed.
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