What is knock-knees?

Knock-knees are a condition that affects the position of a child's legs. When a child has knock-knees, there is space between the ankles when the knees touch. Knock-knees are caused by changes in the position of the leg bones as a child grows. Knock-knees are diagnosed by an exam. The doctor will have your child stand and will look at the position of your child's legs.

Usually knock-knees don't need treatment. The doctor will keep checking the legs as your child grows. Most children grow out of having knock-knees over time.

The main symptom of knock-knees is space between the ankles when the knees touch. Your child may also seem clumsy or fall down.

Usually knock-knees don't need treatment. The doctor will check your child's legs as your child grows. Most children grow out of having knock-knees over time.

The doctor will look at the position of your child's legs while your child stands. The doctor will check your child's legs, hips, and feet to make sure that some other problem isn't causing knock-knees.

Take your child to all scheduled doctor appointments. Most cases of knock-knees go away over time as the child grows. Braces, exercises, and other corrective devices don't usually work to correct knock-knees.

Knock-knees are caused by changes in the position of a child's leg bones as the child grows. Knock-knees may happen more often in children who are overweight.

Knock-knees are a condition that affects the position of a child's legs. When a child has knock-knees, the lower legs angle away from the center of the body. This creates a wide space between the ankles when the knees touch.