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Bowed legs
Can bowed leg be corrected at this age??Will leg braces work for him??Considering the fact that his growth plates have been 90% closed.
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Need to see xray and patient standing image
Also need to examine the knee
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Can correct through following options
1 eight plate surgical correction
Surgical osteotomy correction
But need to evaluate for reason for this condition.
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No correction naturally
Need surgical intervention if severe deformity
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedic Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Nellore
Will do epiphysiodesis
Consult orthopaedician physically and plan for surgical intervention
Give vitamin D supplements
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