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Can bow legs worsen after 25 yrs of age?
Hello,
I am 25 years old and have genu varum.
The condition is somewhat mild now.
Can it worsen with time?
Are there any exercises i can do to fix it?
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Clinical and radiological evaluation is needed before going for any treatment.
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It can worsen over a period of time if you start developing knee pain where the loading on the inner knee increases. This can happen due to a waddling way of walking that happens due to weakness at hip muscles. So keep your core, spine and leg muscles strong.
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Send x-rays of the legs
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Dr. Swapnil Deepak Bhise
Orthopedist
13 yrs exp
Pune
Send X-ray of B/L knee AP/ Lat standing
Also do bit D and B12 blood tests
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