My 2yr old son has been having problems with his knees giving way, which either results in him falling to the floor or dipping down as he's walking. His childminder had mentioned it a couple of times, saying that he appeared to have weak legs and he'd be walking alongside another child in a buggy & he'd be there one minute & on the floor the next. I had never seen it happen and just put it down to him being clumsy as he rushes a lot and doesnt always look where he's going.
Last week i was getting him ready to go out & he tried to stand up and his knees just gave way, as though someone had swipped his leg from behind & he'd just buckle to the floor. He doesnt appear to be in any pain & can jump, run, kneel etc. I took him to the doctor but by the time we had got there, he seemed to have made a miraculous recovery & was running about. She still checked him over, said she had no concerns & it could be related to growing & to keep an eye on him, look for any patterns (such as does it happen when he's tired, been sitting, kneeling etc).
It happened a lot over the next 2-3 days and now approx 1 week later, seems to be happening a couple of times a day. He also seems to get 'twisty' legs when he's standing sometimes, a bit like how he used to squirm when he was potting training & needed a wee. Again, he appears to be in no pain.
I would appreciate any help that you can offer. Have any of your children had this issue? Do you know of any kids that had/have this?
I look forward to hearing any suggestions or support.
Thanks
Emma
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Knees keep giving way - 2 year old
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Emmarobbie · 12/02/2013 21:47
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