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Can knocked knees caused by rickets be fixed?

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Rickets: Fixing rickets will definitely help with knocked knees, but it will not fix it. You need to make sure to consult with your doctor to take high dose of vitamin d.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/18/2014

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