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What age should i child out grow knocked knees? what age should i take her to ortho?

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Dr. Eric Tepper answered

Sooner the better: There are different causes for genu valgum (knock knee). Evaluation by an orthopedist at a young age is recommended.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/3/2015

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