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Can you tell me what the orthapedic syndrome is called when an adult is knocked kneed and pigeon toed?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Genu Valgum : Would describe the knees and either metatarsal adductus or internal tibial torsion could explain the pigeon toes...

Dr Oberman agreed

Answered 9/29/2018

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A member asked:

Can you tell me what the orthapedic syndrome is called when an adult is knocked kneed and pigeon toed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Oberman agreed

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