Genu Varum
Genu varum and outward bowing become pronounced as children age and weight bearing increases. Surgical straightening may be necessary.
Inversion of the Feet
Inversion of the feet may result becuase of the relatively longer fibulae.
Considerable Discomfort
Considerable discomfort in the knees, ankles, or elbows may occur, especially during childhood. Into adulthood, the pain is most prominent in the lower back.
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis may result in cord compression. Symptoms include activity-related leg pain that is relieved on squatting down, tingling, pins and needles, numbness in the feet (paraesthesias), weakness of the legs, or disturbances in control of bladder or bowel function (incontinence). X-rays, CT and MRI scans of the lower spine, confirm the diagnosis. Obesity greatly increases the risk of this problem developing.