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Cubitus varus
I have a cubitus varus deformity i had treated it when I was 7 and got it to to a certain angle can this be treated again, and can i gym
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Certain degree of cubitus varus is accepted... We can go for surgery like corrective osteotomy once ur elbow growth has completed which usually occur @ 17 yrs of age. Go for surgery if that varus deformity is impeding ur daily activities.
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At your age, the bone growth is usually completed. The deformity may require a definitive correction procedure in the form of surgery.
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You should get a fresh X ray done to find the exact deformity. Accordingly, surgical intervention will be planned.
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