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“Bow leggedness”, also known as Genu varum refers to the medial angulation of the tibia and the femur. Recognized with varied terms such as bandiness, tibia vara, and bandy leg, the bow-legged condition is characterized by outwardly bending of the knee and inner inclination of the tibia from the thigh's axis, thereby giving a bow-like appearance to the affected. Blount's disease or bow-legged condition is more common among females than it is in other genders. Besides, most athletes are also seen to be bow-legged.
The condition is mostly recognized among children and adolescents and may result from malnutrition, or various diseases such as rickets, that hinder the ossification of the bones. Apart from that, physical trauma, as well as other occupational causes may result in the emergence and persistence of the condition. However, irrespective of the cause, bow leg correction is possible with proper treatment and management.
who can get a Bow leg?
Bow legs are generally seen in infants and toddlers and are typically not a cause for concern. Babies born with bow legs often naturally outgrow the condition by around 18 months of age. However, bow legs can also develop in older children, and it's advisable to have these cases assessed by a healthcare provider for proper evaluation and management.
There are different methods to correct the Bow leg for instance;
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Known for his soft-spoken nature, Dr. Manon Miglani had completed his MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College and MS (Ortho) for All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Dr. Miglani was awarded AO spine fellowship from Queen’s Medical Center, Nottingham and he also received Stryker fellowship in Arthroplasty from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. Dr. Manon Miglani has provided his expert services to various hospitals of Delhi and NCR including AIIMS, Indraprastha Apollo, Jaipur Golden hospital, and Artemis hospital Presently, Dr. Manon is the additional director of Fortis, Vasant Kunj and senior consultant at Fortis, Shalimar Bagh. View More