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Hello doctor, i have a problem from birth. i have my knees bent inwards a little. when i try standing in attention, my knees collide. this doses not cause any discomfort otherwise. how can i fix this without a surgery? please guide..

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Surgery: This will be difficult to correct now at your age without a surgery. If you wish you could try braces but reality is if you want a correction then see an orthopedic for surgical correction. The surgery is good and I suspect you would be happy. Just be sure you have the right orthopedic.

Answered 1/7/2016

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A member asked:

Hello doctor, i have a problem from birth. i have my knees bent inwards a little. when i try standing in attention, my knees collide. this doses not cause any discomfort otherwise. how can i fix this without a surgery? please guide..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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