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“Bowed legs” is a term used to describe the medical term genu varum, which means the knees fall outside the midline of the legs.

The medical term for clubfoot is talipes equinovarus and this describes the position of the foot. The feet are pointed down (equinus) and inward (varus).

A normal meniscus is a c-shaped cushion of cartilage that supports the knee joint. A discoid meniscus is shaped more like a disc and does not taper as much toward the center.

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition in the hip joint involving abnormal friction between the ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum).

Hip Dysplasia is a comprehensive term that has been used to include a spectrum of related developmental hip problems in infants and children, often present at birth.

In-toeing is a pattern of walking in which the toes point inward instead of straight forward. There are varying degrees of in-toeing, some being mild and others being severe.

Blount’s disease is a condition affecting the growth plate of the tibia, also known as the shin bone.

“Knock knees” is a term used to describe the medical term genu valgum, which means the knees fall inside the midline of the legs.

I get asked this question almost daily, so if it’s something you’ve pondered as a parent, know that you are not alone.

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