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My sister who is 13yrs old has genu valgum. she has a 6~7cm gap between her feet. what can she do to make it normal again? what type of treatment?
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At that age...: At 13, there is quite a bit of laxity in the joints and ligaments due to puberty. Is she having pain or is she having problems walking - those are questions you want to know. See a pediatric orthopedist to determine if the genu valgum is structural or functional. There is a difference. Surgery should be considered last, but p.T., bracing, stretching may be options.
Answered 4/30/2014
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