Knock knees, clinically referred to as genu valgum, is a relatively common pediatric orthopedic issue.
While the condition usually self-corrects during childhood, it can persist into adulthood.
If you or your child have knock knees, the orthopedic knee specialists at OrthoNeuro in Columbus, Ohio, can help.
What Are Knock Knees?
Knock knee is a condition that causes the knees to bend inward. Visually, when you stand, your knees touch, but your ankles don’t.
You may hear the condition referred to as genu valgum, knock-knee deformity, or knock-knee syndrome.
The condition is relatively common in children. Most children are bow-legged until they begin to walk, and by the time they’re 2 or 3, their legs start to angle inward, straightening by the age of 7 or 8.
In some cases, the legs may never straighten and can even worsen over time.