What is it?

Genu valgum, or knock knees, is a condition in which the knees are misaligned and causes the knees to turn inward. It is a common condition in young children which usually corrects itself during growing up. Genu valgum may also occur due to an injury or infection to the knee, lack of vitamin D and calcium, obesity and arthritis. Diagnosis is based upon findings from medical history and physical examination. In childhood, this does not require any treatment while if there is an underlying cause it should be treated with weight loss, supplements, exercise, orthotics or surgery.