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Bow Legged
I have bow legs since my childhood. At present I weigh 56 Kgs and I don't have any problems of now but I am worried that if I start gaining weight will It cause any harm. I just wanna know if there is a way I can correct them.
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Some amount of bowing can be corrected,
Some will need surgery to correct and some might not be correctable.
For that you will need to consult any ortho.
Yes weight gain can cause harm by putting more strain on bowing and joints
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consult any ortho
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Adv. Xray both knee AP & LAT views (standing )
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Dr. Sam Supreeth
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Hello. Could you please provide the recent x-ray of your knees? Do you have any pain or complaints from your knee?
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