My sis has knocked knees? She is going to the doc today?
My sister has knocked knees and I was wondering what do you think they will do for her to help her? She is 10 years old. Do you think she will have to do surgery? And if she does do surgery how would they go about doing that? I a just a little bit worried for my sis. Like i said she is seeing the doctor today.
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Can more people answer plz? My sis has knocked knees?
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Posted 2 years ago #
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How are knock-knees treated?
Specific treatment for knock-knees will be determined by your child's physician based on:
your child's age, overall health, and medical history
the extent of the condition
your child's tolerance for specific procedures, or therapies
expectations for the course of the condition
your opinion or preference
A mild case of knock-knees usually requires no treatment, since it often corrects itself. More severe knock-knees may require the use of orthopaedic appliances. Your child's physician may prescribe a night brace, particularly if a family history of knock-knees exists. A night brace is attached to a shoe and works by pulling the knee up into a straight position. Orthopaedic shoes, usually equipped with a heel wedge and occasionally an arch pad, may also be recommended.
If braces and shoes do not correct knock-knees, surgery may be recommended. The surgery may involve either influencing growth or cutting and straightening the bone. For the best results, surgery should be performed when a girl is bout 10 years old and a boy about 11. This allows time for the bones to straighten on their own.Posted 2 years ago #
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