Question 1

what is knock knee?

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See answer: Knock knees or genu valgum is a condition where the knees angle in and touch one another when the legs are straightened.

Question 2

how can knock knee be treated?

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Depends on problem: Knock knee is normal in many people.
Therefore, it is only treated if it is painful and usually this is the case when the outside joint compartment (lateral compartment) is worn down, and this is corrected as a pathologic condition with partial or total knee replacement.  Unloader braces can help if this is due to arthritis but you need two braces for both knees.

Question 3

how can i walk with knock knees?

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Yes no problem: You have no problem with walking.

Question 4

how can knock knees be corrected without surgery?

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Cannot: May be able to unload joints using unloader braces.  This will not permanantly correct the problem.  Severe knock knees can lead to early arthritis.  Surgical correction generally includes gradual correction with an external fixator.  Acute correction can lead to nerve problems.  In older adults with degenerative disease, knee arthroplasty is performed.

Question 5

can i fix knock knees without surgery at age 17?

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No: You are done growing at that age so no nonsurgical treatments will change your bone and me alignment. The bigger question is are you having problems with it? There is a variation of normal among people in unless you're having problems I would not worry about it.    If you are having difficulty you should seek an orthopedic surgeon and a major surgery would be required to realign your legs.  This is usually not necessary.

Question 6

do you think i'll need surgery to fix my knock knees?

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Depends: This depends on the cause...if you were born with knock knees typically surgery is not done to correct this, especially at this age.  If arthritis is the cause, then depending on the severity, knee replacements can be done to correct this.  I recommend you see an orthopedist or sports medicine doctor to determine the next step.

Question 7

tell me an excercise to correct my knock knee problem  ?

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Hip abductors/core: You should focus on hip abductor, core, quadriceps and hamstring strengthening. Yoga and pilates are excellent forms of low impact exercise that will help. You should consider meeting with a personal trainer to learn proper technique and devise a program for you. You being knock knee will not go away but by strengthening your legs, hips and core it will help decrease force around your knee.

Question 8

could i have surgery for knock knees to make them normal?

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Knee surgery: typically no, knock knees can most often be corrected with exercise or therapy

Question 9

what is an estimated cost for knock knee correction in an adult?

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Easily over $15,000.: Assuming the correction is medically necessary much of the cost may be covered by insurance. Total cost will include: surgeon's fee, hospital/surgical center fees,  anesthesiologist fee, possible rehab stay, things like walkers, medications, etc. What the price for all this will depend on where you live.  Studies show the same care has different costs in different regions or cities.

Question 10

are there any exercise for knock knees correction at the age of 13?

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No: There is no proven exercise regimen for this correction at this age.

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