Patient's question:
2 months from the hour after birth, if it's not XX-shaped legs, how to treat it, but recently at 2 years old, we only noticed that the child's legs are a bit X-shaped! What are the general causes of X-shaped legs?Doctor's answer:
X refers to the condition where two legs stand together first, with both knee joints meeting while the heels do not touch. It also presents a gait where the knees collide with each other repeatedly. When both feet are extended forward, only the knees can touch, leaving gaps between the thighs and calves. In addition to a small portion caused by cartilage growth and development disorders, trauma, fractures, and other sequelae, it can also occur during the growth period of the lower limbs.Treatment methods for correcting the lower legs include surgery, braces, bandages, exercises, corrective orthotics, and more. Children with rickets must understand the importance of regular and systematic rickets treatment. At the same time, it is important to prevent children from walking too early. The opposite side may increase. Over time, it can also lead to knee pain and interference with joint movement, which may easily result in knee osteoarthritis.