Question
When will a newborn’s genu varum recover to normal? Is treatment necessary for genu varum after the age of 10?
Answer
Newborns’ genu varum typically approaches normal by the age of 2. After 2 years, it may turn into genu valgum, and it usually returns to normal around the age of 10. However, if there are still severe O-shaped leg symptoms after the age of 10, it may be caused by conditions such as rickets, bone damage, post-polio syndrome, arthritis, or developmental disorders. In such cases, early treatment should be sought.