Knock Knee Correction

Knock knee correction (genu valgum) is an orthopedic surgical procedure that corrects a deformity in which the knees converge while the feet remain apart.

This condition can be congenital or acquired due to injuries, arthritis, or other orthopedic problems.

This deformity appears congenitally, during childhood development, or as a consequence of disease - arthrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, or rickets.

An untreated knock-knee deformity can lead to knee pain, cartilage damage, and early arthrosis. The cause of arthrosis development is lateral deviation of the mechanical axis and increased load on the outer part of the knee joint.

In approximately 70 percent of cases, the X-leg shape is caused by femoral deformity, and in only 30 percent by tibial deformity.

Knock knee correction reduces knee pain, improves gait, and lowers the risk of joint arthrosis. In addition to functional improvement, patients report significant aesthetic improvement and greater self-confidence.

At Medical Time, every correction is planned individually with X-ray angle measurement and digital procedure planning.

The surgery is performed under regional or general anesthesia and lasts from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the extent of correction.

Depending on the level of deformity (tibia or femur), the surgeon performs an osteotomy of the femur or tibia. The limb is then fixed using an Ilizarov frame, and the limb axis is brought into the proper position.

Surgical correction includes osteotomy and gradual correction of the leg axis with the help of a fixation frame. The procedure is precise and controlled, with the use of modern diagnostics and surgical planning.

In children with active growth, a minimally invasive hemiepiphysiodesis method is used to guide bone growth.

The patient wakes up shortly after the procedure, and hospitalization lasts 3 to 5 days.

In femoral deformities, surgery is usually performed on one leg first, and then on the other leg several months later. In tibial deformities, surgery is performed on both legs simultaneously.

There is also a two-stage correction of lower extremity deformities. Phase 1 includes femoral osteotomy, while phase 2 includes tibial osteotomy.

Medical Time is a leading private hospital in Serbia with a specialized program for orthopedic extremity correction.

We use implants from renowned global manufacturers for maximum reliability of results.

The complete program includes orthopedic examination, surgery, physical therapy, and postoperative check-ups.

Each surgery is preceded by a detailed discussion about the patient's goals, risks, and expectations.

The result of surgery is a functionally and aesthetically correct leg axis, which significantly improves the patient's quality of life.

We are also a reliable partner for international patients, helping them organize arrival and stay. Our patients from abroad receive all information and assistance for organizing arrival and treatment.

Choose Medical Time and return to balance - functionally and aesthetically.