Question 1

what xrays do you do for genu valgum?

Accepted Answer

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 3

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 4

are there any genu varum treatments or surgeries?

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Yes: Bracing if did not work, osteotomy.

Question 5

what causes genu valgum?

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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 6

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

Question 7

my 5 year old boy has been diagnosed with genu velgum, what should be steps towards its cure?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Genu Velgum (knocked knees) ages 3-4 can have up to 20 degrees and rarely worsens after age 7. After 7 shouldn't be more than 12 degrees. Did your MD offer a reason? Rickets and some skeletal congenital diseases can be a factor. Bracing is rarely used anymore. Surgery is considered in those above normal degrees. If child overweight work on healthy lifestyle. Work with MD to determine best plan

Question 8

is there a problem in making children if you have genu valgum ? i mean...can men make sex or they have some difficulties ?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Genu valgum is not a problem for having sex.

Question 9

what are the risks of a genu valgum surgery?

Accepted Answer

It depend: Genu valgum is a condition where the knees angle in and touch one another when the legs are straightened.
It depend on the method use for that. There are the general complications with  any surgery and the risk of the correction it self. Malunion, postoperative infections and problems with healing. Compartment syndrome , recurrence of the deformity, re some of the potential complications.

Question 10

what joints are affected by genu recurvatum?

Accepted Answer

The knees, where the: knees are hyperextended.

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