What is Genu Varum and Genu Valgum?

O or X-shaped legs is a kind of disorder that most commonly found in children under five. Foot X or in the medical world is referred to as genu valgum. While the O legs or genu varum foot bone growth disorder that causes a shift of the rotation at the joint between the thigh bone and knee bone. This growth disorders also lead to the angle formed between the two bones become abnormal.

The cause of this disorder is multifactorial in nature, genetic or hereditary factors is one of them, but also there are a number of other factors, namely:

• Wrong sleeping position, for example on his stomach like a frog. If prolonged, this habit may cause the rotation and shape of the leg.
• Sitting the wrong habits, such as sitting with his feet curled into.

Considering if you've entered the age of 18 years, the possibility of treatment is rather difficult. Must be seen first degree of its crookedness. Necessary medical interview and complete physical examination. Therefore we advise you to be able to consult further with an orthopedic specialist.