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Posted on Jul 10, 2023, 3:26 pm
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I have slight bow legs is it worth it to fix it I have no pain but if I don't fix it down the road would it cause issues it's not super bowed but it's slight bowed
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Posted on Jul 11, 2023, 12:15 pm
#2
What's the angle of varus, and why don't you want to fix it even with internals?
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Posted on Jul 11, 2023, 1:50 pm
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Quote from: Thekollecter on July 10, 2023, 03:26:58 PM
I have slight bow legs is it worth it to fix it I have no pain but if I don't fix it down the road would it cause issues it's not super bowed but it's slight bowed

You mean before LL or just correction ?
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Posted on Jul 11, 2023, 8:59 pm
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Just now correction for slight bow legs
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Posted on Jul 11, 2023, 10:20 pm
#5
This is a limb lengthening forum not your orthopedic clinic. go ask them
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Posted on Jul 11, 2023, 11:48 pm
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Quote from: Thekollecter on July 11, 2023, 08:59:53 PM
Just now correction for slight bow legs

Slight bowing would not cause any problems but if its more than a certain degree of course you need to have it corrected. Why dont you have it checked first?
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Posted on Jul 12, 2023, 2:14 am
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Would slight bowing cause problems when I'm older ? And how do I get it check do a physical therapist or doctor ?
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Posted on Jul 12, 2023, 3:23 am
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Quote from: Thekollecter on July 12, 2023, 02:14:28 AM
Would slight bowing cause problems when I'm older ? And how do I get it check do a physical therapist or doctor ?

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17393449/

This paper concludes that bowleg, or varus alignment, is associated with the development of knee osteoarthritis.
However, not everyone with bowlegs will develop osteoarthritis.
Whether your 'light bowing' falls within the medically normal range or is pathological can't be determined without an X-ray image.

Therefore, I recommend that you consult with an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee care.
They will likely conduct a standing full lower extremity x-ray to assess your condition.
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Posted on Jul 12, 2023, 3:55 am
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Thank you so much so your think a ordpedic surgeon is better then a primary care doctor near me to see my legs ?
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Posted on Jul 12, 2023, 4:02 am
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Quote from: Thekollecter on July 12, 2023, 03:55:00 AM
Thank you so much so your think a ordpedic surgeon is better then a primary care doctor near me to see my legs ?

A general physician's clinic will not be able to take a full standing lower extremity x-ray, and the doctors there will not be familiar with evaluating lower extremity alignment.
Therefore, a consultation with an orthopedic surgeon is recommended.
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