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What's wrong with my knees if when i bend my knees, my knees point in, like an hourglass?

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Dr. Scott Hacker answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Normal or arthritis: Everyone has a slightly different appearance to their legs and knees. This may be a variation of normal. If you have pain with activities, there may be more concerning issues with your knees. Have your physician evaluate you and obtain an x-ray to know for sure.

Answered 2/7/2014

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