Genu varum
Description
A condition in which the knees bow apart even when standing with feet and ankles together, also called bowlegged.
When to make a doctor's appointment
See a health care professional if:
- It doesn't get better or gets worse after age 3.
- Joint pain gets in the way of being active.
- Is on one side only.
Last Updated Jan 23, 2024
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