Patient's question:
The other day, when I took my child to the mall, my friend suddenly said that my child's gait looked a bit like knock-knees and seemed very abnormal. I took a closer look and noticed that it was indeed the case. After a thorough examination, the doctor said it was rickets. I would like to ask the doctor, can children with rickets be cured?Doctor's answer:
If the baby is six years old and currently has severe genu varum, treatment must be implemented. First, a trace element test should be conducted to check if there is currently low calcium. If low calcium is present, timely digestion is necessary. Then, an X-ray examination should be performed to determine whether to use corrective shoes or orthotic devices for treatment. If treatment is not administered in a timely manner, it will be more difficult to resolve the issue later. Therefore, the earlier the treatment is started, the better, to avoid delaying the baby's condition.