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HTO for bow legs
I'm 23 YO. I have bow legs . My knees are 13 cm apart while standing. Doctor has recommended me to undergo high tibial osteotomy for both my legs. I'm just worried about intense pain after the surgery and recovery time. Can anyone help me after how many days I'll be able to get back to normal? And for how many days the pain will be very intense ? For How many months should I take leave from office ?
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Needs clinical examination. It will take you 4-6 months total to be fit
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22 yrs exp
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Hello Practo User,
Ideally your treating doctor can give you the best advice as he has examined you and knows your condition well.
On a online platform like this you will rather get more confusing answers than convincing.
Have faith in your doctor and follow his advice
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The Orthopaedic doctor who is going to operate you is the best person to answer all your doubts.
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This is a routine procedure, done for bow knee. Intense pain normally last for a day or two. You will have to protect your knees for atleast 6 weeks, following which, you can weight bear on that.
So around 1 and half month is the recovery time.
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