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Bowlegs refer to inward bowing, while knock-knees refer to the outward bowing of the lower leg.
- These result from the change of
angles formed by the shin bone (tibia) and thigh bone
(femur). In bowlegs, the space between the knees is
increased and a mild in-toeing gait is often seen.
Physiologic bowlegs or knock knees are the most common cause
of the disease in
childhood.
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- Physiological bowlegs or knock knees are considered as a course of normal development. Some cases of bowlegs are present between the ages of 1 and 3, but generally appear between 4 and 7 years of age. The natural correction of this condition usually occurs around the age of 7, when the lower leg achieves a normal alignment
- Fracture involving growth plate
- Rickets
- Blount's disease -- growth disorder
of the tibia that causes
bowlegs.
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X-ray test may be necessary to rule out bone diseases.
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As time goes on, physiologic bowlegs or knock-knees corrects itself naturally. The treatment of other diseases depends on the underlying causes.
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Over 95% of physiological bowlegs or knock knees correct themselves.
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