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... knee flexion. Genu valgum. This condition, also commonly known as knock-knee, may cause one or more of the knees to turn inward, resulting in the patella ...
Not significantly knock-kneed or bowlegged. Preserved range of motion ... "Many patients tell me that their knees still feel natural with this type of knee ...
Bowed legs or knock knees; Thickened wrists and ankles; Breastbone projection. When to see a doctor. Talk to your doctor if your child develops bone pain ...
Having bowlegs, knock knees — or other structural issues — can hasten the need for knee replacement. "But it's not like the rest of us have to be worried ...
Knee pain may be the result of an injury, such as a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage. Medical conditions — including arthritis, gout and infections — also ...
For severe knock-knee, we can straighten the leg with a small plate and then do the patella reconstruction. If we wait until the child finishes growing, the ...
The patellofemoral joint — where your knee cap meets your thigh bone, or femur — is typically the source of knee crepitus. Cartilage, the smooth, elastic tissue ...
Any activity that causes you to twist or rotate your knee, especially when putting your full weight on it, can cause this common knee injury.
"A lot of times when athletes land, they have either weakness in their hips or their knees, and they land in a valgus, or knock-kneed position," he explains.
This condition can be caused by trauma, overuse injuries, or an underlying disease or condition. A fluid sample from the knee may be needed for diagnosis.
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