The so-called X-legs, also known medically as genu valga, are axial malpositions of the legs. This is caused by the knees moving more towards the center of the leg axis than the actual leg axis. Since this means that the load (especially the body weight) is not distributed over the joints as anatomically intended, problems, … X-Legs for children
Symptoms X Legs can remain asymptomatic for a long time. Especially in childhood, the malposition can often be compensated for well. If there are complaints, these are usually expressed by pain in the knee itself, or, if the cause is there, as pain in the hip or pain in the foot. But even if the … Symptoms | X-Legs for children
Prophylaxis A targeted prophylaxis is not possible. Also a correction of the incorrect load with insoles, as with adults, is to be seen rather critically with children. With X legs, however, care should be taken to reduce the already increased load as much as possible, e.g. by reducing overweight and sports that are easy on … Prophylaxis | X-Legs for children
