Newborns cannot walk, and as they grow up, they also learn to crawl. However, when children reach one year old, they begin to learn to walk upright. And we also know that there are several types of congenital leg deformities, such as X-shaped or O-shaped legs, which often manifest from a young age and will persist. Some mothers may find that their babies have some curly legs when they first learn to walk. So why does a 1-year-old baby just learn how to walk with crossed legs?
Why does a 1-year-old baby develop curly legs as soon as they start walking
This condition of the baby may be caused by premature walking, and it can also occur when there is a calcium deficiency. It is necessary to go to the local hospital to check for trace elements. If there is a calcium deficiency, it should be supplemented in a timely manner and attention should be paid to correcting the baby's walking posture. There are many reasons that can cause babies to have curly legs, such as cartilage nutrition disorders, but vitamin D deficiency rickets is the most common. Early symptoms include excessive sweating and easy startle. If not corrected in a timely manner, it can affect bone development. When children with rickets grow up to around one year old and learn to stand and walk, their legs may struggle to bear the weight of their body, causing their lower limbs to bend outward and form looped legs.
The hazards of looped legs
In a normal knee joint, pressure is evenly distributed on the joint surface. People with O-shaped legs tend to concentrate their body weight on the inner articular surface of the knee joint due to the inversion of the knee joint. Excessive pressure and friction can cause wear on the medial cartilage surface of the knee joint, collapse of the tibial plateau, and secondary osteoarthritis. As one gets older, joint pain is more likely to occur, affecting normal walking activities.
It can be seen that curly legs are not incurable. Before a child is fully formed, it is entirely possible to correct their leg shape to help them become a normal person. We should always pay attention to our children's walking posture and supplement the nutrients they need for growth and development. Add more vitamins and other ingredients, and engage in outdoor activities to absorb calcium.
