boganbear Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Since coming to Australia I have noticed many times people aged in their 30-50s with bandy legs. After a bit of research it seems to be a medical condition called knock knee. I've seen 5 people with it this week, yet I've never seen it in the UK. Has anyone else noticed this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 It def affects people in the UK, you will see it more here as everyone wears shorts compared to long pants in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 When I was a kid there must've been 5 or more kids in the orphanage who suffered from it (out of 15 inmates). You see it mainly in older folk who contracted it when younger due to poor diet.................yes, they had malnutrition in the UK in the 50's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libbysmummy Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Rickets in children is on the increase in the uk due to the lack of sun and using high sun cream sunblock, they advise pregnant women to take vit d supplement maybe they do with children! I give mine multivits anyway and a good diet helps! My friends sons knees bang together bless he was born like that x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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