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Rodillas valgas - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

Piernas en X (Genu valgum)

Tratamiento:

Por lo general, las rodillas valgas no se tratan.

Si el problema aún está presente después de la edad de 7 años, el niño puede usar un dispositivo ortopédico para la noche, el cual se fija a un zapato o al calzado ortopédico.

Se puede considerar la posibilidad de una cirugía cuando las rodillas valgas persisten más allá del final de la infancia y la separación entre los tobillos es importante.

Pronóstico:

Los niños normalmente superan las rodillas valgas con la edad y sin tratamiento, a menos que esto sea causado por una enfermedad. Para los casos que requieren cirugía, el procedimiento brinda buenos resultados estéticos.

Posibles complicaciones:

  • Dificultad al caminar (rara vez)
  • Cambios en la autoestima por la apariencia estética de las rodillas valgas
  • Sin tratamiento, las rodillas valgas pueden llevar a artritis temprana en dicha articulación

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Llame al médico para programar una evaluación si se sospecha que su hijo tiene rodillas valgas.

  • Reviewed last on: 11/12/2010
  • Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Hosalkar HS, Gholve PA, Wells L. Torsional and angular deformities. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 674.

Sass P, Hassan G. Lower extremity abnormalities in children. Am Fam Physician. 2003;68:461-468.

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