Question 1

what causes genu valgum?

Accepted Answer

Multiple etiologies: Etiologies:
bilateral genu valgum
physiologic
renal osteodystrophy (renal rickets)
skeletal dysplasia
Morquio syndrome
spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia
chondroctodermal dysplasia
unilateral genu valgum
physeal injury from trauma, infection, or vascular insult
proximal metaphyseal tibia fracture 
benign tumors
fibrous dysplasia
osteochondromas
Ollier's disease

Question 2

what it's actually genu valgum ?

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In plain english its: Knock knees, where the the knees, because of deformity, come together while the feet are spaced away from each other.
Multiple causes, like arthritis (oa, ra) or due to after-effects of trauma to the thigh/leg bones.

Question 3

what xrays do you do for genu valgum?

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Leg, foot and pelvic: Genu valgum or " knock kneed" can arise from excessive internal hip rotation, leg rotation(tibial torsion) or foot/gait abnormalities such as flat foot, metadductus(in-toeing) and many other foot compensatory movements. Suggest x-rays, exam for origin and go from there.

Question 4

i have had genu varum since i was born. is there a way to fix this?

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Genuine Varum: If you are having pain and it is due to the deformity and you have good joint space, you can have an osteotomy to cut and bend the bone.

Question 5

is there any genu varum surgery?

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Yes: Surgery would depend on which bones are involved, the reason for genu varum, and the age of the patient.

Question 6

is there a treatment for genu varum?

Accepted Answer

Yes there is treatme: Blount's disease is a deformity in the legs, mostly from the knees to the ankles. The affected bone curves in or out and forms the usual "archers bow" which can also be called bow-legs.Yes there is treatment for that.

Question 7

are there any genu varum treatments or surgeries?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bracing if did not work, osteotomy.

Question 8

how can a genu valgum be fixed?

Accepted Answer

Osteotomy: If it is severe and cause knee pain an osteotomy could be helpful to realign the leg.

Question 9

can genu valgum be cured with exercise?

Accepted Answer

genu valgum: At 33, this cannot be cured with exercise as it represents a fixed bone deformity.  It can change with age and arthritis development however.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: genu valgum?

Accepted Answer

Knock knee: if persists after age 7 yrs-greater than 8cm between medial maleolus with knees facing forward

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