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Bow legs

2016-07-05 15:47:47
My nephew around 2 years has bowed legs I didnt see any improvement ...but it seems to be persistent.. He walks and run good without any difficulty ...but it should get straight right ?? Please help me
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Hello.... In rickets child present with bow legs you make sure it's not vitamin d defeciancy... Generally, no treatment is required for idiopathic presentation as it is a normal anatomical variant in young children. Treatment is indicated when it persists beyond 3 and a half years old.splint and bracing is done to correct deformity consult orthopedic surgeon

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