Patient's question:
I recently noticed that my son's leg shape is a bit strange. When he walks, he has a slight X-leg, especially when standing straight, it's quite noticeable. I feel this might affect his future growth and development. I want to ask what should be done about X-leg in young children? How can it be corrected?Doctor's answer:
X-shaped legs in infants, also known as external tibial torsion in pediatric knees, are a congenital growth and development deformity with significant heritability. Most cases are not severe. Providing orthotic external fixation treatment during infancy can significantly control the progression of the deformity and help restore normal lower limb alignment. If this period is missed, surgical treatment may be necessary for knee deformities in adolescents.