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
What's the angle of varus, and why don't you want to fix it even with internals?
Quote from: Thekollecter on July 10, 2023, 03:26:58 PMI 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 ?
Just now correction for slight bow legs
This is a limb lengthening forum not your orthopedic clinic. go ask them
Quote from: Thekollecter on July 11, 2023, 08:59:53 PMJust 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?
Would slight bowing cause problems when I'm older ? And how do I get it check do a physical therapist or doctor ?
Quote from: Thekollecter on July 12, 2023, 02:14:28 AMWould 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.
Thank you so much so your think a ordpedic surgeon is better then a primary care doctor near me to see my legs ?
Quote from: Thekollecter on July 12, 2023, 03:55:00 AMThank 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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