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Hello, I have bow legs developed from 1 year.My grandmother have this problem. Is it genetic? Please suggest exercise for normal legs.
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Hi Bow legs or genu varum can be due to a number of reasons Your grandmother has it probably due to osteoarthritis or wear and tear of the knee
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If troublesome please consult With an xray of the knee and both lower limb scanogram
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