Why does my child have a curve in the leg?

Dr Vidya Gupta
Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist,
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital,
New Delhi

Q: My one-year-old daughter’s leg has a slight curve. Will this become alright or does she need treatment?

A:It is normal at this age to have a slight curve in the leg. This slowly settles by the time the baby is 2 to 3 years old.