Knock Knees (Genu Valgum) Treatment Cost in India

Knock Knees (Genu Valgum) treatment in India typically ranges from $1,500 to $7,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Knock knees means a gap between the ankles when the knees touch. In young children it is usually normal. When treatment is needed, cost depends on:

• Tests for an underlying cause: such as vitamin D levels, X-rays and other blood tests.
• Guided growth surgery: small plates on the growth plate to straighten the leg gradually in growing children.
• Osteotomy: cutting and realigning the bone after growth has finished.
• One or both legs: and physiotherapy afterwards.

The NHS notes knock knees are common in children aged about three to six and usually improve on their own. It advises seeing a doctor if:

• The gap between the ankles is more than 8 cm.
• Only one leg is affected: or the legs are different lengths.
• It is getting worse: or there is limping or difficulty walking.
• The child is very short or underweight: for their age.
• The child is under two or over five: or it started in adulthood.

The NHS lists possible causes besides normal growth: injury, bone infection, arthritis, vitamin D deficiency and some genetic or joint conditions.

• Vitamin D deficiency (rickets): is treated first with vitamin D and calcium.
• Guided growth: is used while the child still has growth left.
• Osteotomy: for adolescents after growth has finished or adults.
• Surgery is rarely needed: according to the NHS.

• Long-leg X-rays: measure the alignment accurately.
• Guided growth: a short procedure; plates are removed once the leg is straight.
• Osteotomy: needs a hospital stay and weeks of protected weight bearing.
• Follow-up: regular X-rays during guided growth, which can be done at home.