knock-knee

knock-knee (nok´ne) genu valgum; a deformity of the thigh or leg, or both, in which the knees are abnormally close together and the space between the ankles is increased.

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A deformity of the legs in which the knees are abnormally close together and the ankles are spread widely apart.

knock-knee.

See genu valgum.

knock-knee [nok´ne]

a childhood deformity, developing gradually, in which the knees rub together or “knock” in walking and the ankles are far apart; the most common causes are irregularity in growth of the long bones of the lower limb (sometimes from injury to the bone ends at the knee) and weak ligaments. The weight of the body, which is not supported properly, turns the knees in and the weak lower legs buckle until the ankles are spread far apart. Called also genu valgum.

Knock-knee in young children varies in seriousness. Milder cases may disappear after early childhood as bones, ligaments, and muscles strengthen and coordination improves. More serious cases can often be corrected by strengthening exercises and by proper manipulation of the joints. Sometimes braces are used to ensure the proper alignment of growing legs.

In a very young child, knock-knee involves only the soft bone ends where the bone grows. If allowed to continue for a number of years, the condition can lead to abnormal developments in body structure. The sooner corrective measures are taken, the more effective the treatment is likely to be.

knock-knee

the knees approximate and the fetlocks are wide apart. Called also genu valgum.

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A Knock-knees, or Genu Valgum, is where the ankles don't touch when the knees are together.

My feet have got into a spot of bother by Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)

General practitioners are often asked to assess bowleg and knock-knee deformities in infants, children and adolescents.

GPs are often called on by concerned parents to assess limb ... by Smit, J.P.J. / CME: Your SA Journal of CPD

Purebred Huskies can get a disqualifying fault called "cow hocks", which are knock-knees of the hind legs.

The Siberian Husky Breed Standard by Sandra A Dean / Pets and Animals community

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