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In general a good rule of thumb to follow is the measure of the
intercondylar distance for bowlegs and the intermolleolar distance for
knock knees. However in a young child if the distance is less than two
inch then there is no need for concern that something is amiss. Periodic
observation and measurements are all that is really needed.
However there is no known way to prevent bowlegs other than to avoid
rickets. Make sure that your child has normal exposure to sunlight and
appropriate levels of vitamin D in the diet. In general a doctor can often
diagnose bow legs by simply looking at the child. The distance between
the knees is measured while the child is lying on the back. Again blood
tests may be needed to rule out rickets.
When a child with bow legs stands with his or her feet together, toes
pointed straight ahead and the knees do not touch then he or she has bow
legs. The medical term is genu verum and it may come from the