Question
My father has knock knees, and so do I. Will this be inherited? What are the most effective correction methods?
Answer
Scoliosis, commonly known as rickets, is a common cause of bone joint deformities, with various types in clinical practice. The most common is rickets due to vitamin D deficiency, which generally occurs in children. It is considered late-onset rickets in adolescents aged 16 to 17 and osteomalacia in adults. This condition is primarily caused by insufficient vitamin D in food or inadequate exposure to sunlight, which affects calcium and phosphorus absorption. Vitamin D has the function of regulating the balance of calcium and phosphorus metabolism within the body.