Knee varus and genu valgus are common leg deformities, which will affect daily life and sports. This paper will introduce the causes and correction methods of genu varus and genu valgus to help readers better understand these two deformities.

Etiology of genu varus

Knee varus is caused by calcium deficiency and genetic factors, as well as walking posture, standing posture, sitting posture and some exercise habits. This deformity will affect daily life and sports and needs to be corrected in time.

Correction method of genu varus

There are many methods to correct genu varus, including surgery, orthosis, splint, leggings, exercise and insole correction. The non-surgical correction method is to relax the medial collateral ligament of the knee joint and restore the stable structure of the knee joint through exercise and stretching.

Etiology of genu valgus

Genu valgus is caused by rickets, osteomalacia, poliomyelitis, fracture, trauma and osteoma. This deformity will affect daily life and sports and needs to be corrected in time.

Correction method of genu valgus

For the correction of genu valgus, besides treating the etiology, traction, splint and bracket can be used to prevent the development of deformity and correct it as much as possible. In non-surgical treatment, it is suitable for mild genu valgus with a wide range of motion, which can be corrected by thigh muscle massage, manual massage and orthopedic brace.