What is knock knees?

Also known as: genu valgus.

Knock knees, or knocked knees, is a condition where a child’s legs bend inward at the knee. Knock knee symptoms may include an unusual walking pattern, difficulty walking, and rare instances of pain.


Reviewed by: Daniel K Ruggles, DO

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