Knock knee treatment in Malaga

Do you feel that your child’s knees come together and that their ankles separate? It could be genu valgum, also known as knock-knees. It is a postural alteration that can occur from childhood to adulthood and its treatment varies depending on the age of the patient. At Clínica Poyatos we can help you offer an effective diagnosis and treatment.

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Specialists in Genu Valgum in Malaga

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How does Genu valgum occur?

The most common causes of knocked knees are childhood obesity, trauma or hereditary causes. The sooner this dysfunction is treated, the better, as the deformity or pain may increase, as well as the ligaments of the knee may suffer.

It is worth mentioning that in children up to 5 years of age it is common to have this X-shaped knee deformity up to 15 degrees, which is usually minimized to the point of being less than 8 cm apart when they reach approximately 7 years of age.

If this deformity persists past childhood, we encounter a biomechanical problem that must be treated to prevent further wear.

Our body is designed so that each knee supports half of the body weight, when there are asymmetries, wear and tear and injuries can arise in the external meniscus and in the lateral cartilage of the femur, for example.

Ask for a first appointment.

It is important to be assessed by a specialist podiatrist. At Clínica Poyatos we have been treating pathologies such as genu valgum or genu varum in Malaga for over 60 years.

Treatment of knock-knees

If your child is between 2 and 7 years old, he or she may not need any type of treatment, as knock knees may be part of growth. As recommendations, we can establish guidelines to avoid childhood obesity and good posture that minimizes the risk of developing genu valgum.

As podiatrists in Malaga, we believe that treatment for knock-knees should be etiological if possible, that is, we must treat the cause or trigger of knock-knees. Each case is studied individually to find effective solutions.

Surgical treatment is indicated in cases of severe and progressive genu valgum in patients over 7 years of age.

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Podiatrists in Malaga specialists in X-shaped knees

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Dr. Jose Carlos Poyatos Serrano

Certified Podiatrist – N. 342

  • Diploma in Podiatry from the University of Barcelona.
  • Orthopedic technician from the Complutense University of Madrid.
  • Master’s degree in foot surgery specialist from the University of Alcalá de Henares.
  • Master in Clinical Posturology from the University of Barcelona.
  • Master in Sports Podiatry from the University of Barcelona.
  • The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Surgery (foot surgery).
  • Puerto Rico Podiatric Medicine Association (foot surgery).
  • Participation in international and national conferences on surgery, sport and posturology.

  • CEO at Poyatos Clinics – Advanced Podiatry and Posturology since 1960.
  • Work experience in a private clinic since 1991.
  • Collaboration with private clinics in Malaga, Barcelona and Vitoria.
  • Podiatrist for Unicaja Baloncesto Málaga ACB and youth team 2006-2019.
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Dr. Jose Carlos Poyatos Vega

Podólogo colegiado – N. 1734

  • Graduated in Podiatry from the University of Malaga.
  • Orthopedic technician from the International University of La Rioja.
  • Postgraduate in Sports Podiatry from the University of Barcelona.
  • Master in Clinical Posturology from the University of Barcelona.

  • Work experience in a private clinic since 2015.
  • Collaboration between the podiatry department of Unicaja Baloncesto ACB and the youth team. 2015-2019.
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Dr. Patricia Poyatos Vega

Registered podiatrist – N. 2050

  • Graduated in Podiatry from the University of Seville.
  • Master in Clinical Posturology.

  • Private clinical experience since 2020.
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Don Jose Poyatos Villamor

The founder of Clínicas Poyatos, the starting stone of the project that was born in 1964.

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