What are bowlegs?

This curve continues until the muscles in the lower back and legs are strong enough to support them in an upright position. When infants begin to walk, their bow legs are immediately rectified. Typically, it takes place between the 12th and 18th months. In most circumstances, there won’t be any long-lasting adverse effects.

It could, however, arise from several underlying issues. If it continues over the age of two or three, it might be brought to the doctor’s attention.

Bowlegs are abnormal postures. It roughly corresponds to the knock-knee position (genu valgum). When a person with bow legs aligns his feet, ample space between the knees can be seen since the knees in these abnormalities are uncoupled. When a person walks or runs, the exception is clear to see.

What are bowlegs’ causes?

Depending on when it first manifests, there are three different varieties of tibia varum: infantile (occurs before the age of three), juvenile (occurs between the ages of four and ten), and adolescent (11 years of age and older).

Tibia varum is physiologically developed between the ages of 15 months and three years. At this typical stage of development, therapy would not be required. However, it’s not usually apparent at this age whether the tibia varum is pathogenic (Blount’s illness) or physiologic (natural variation).

primary causes;

• Blount’s illness
• Dwarfism
• Paget’s disease
• Rickets
• Calcium and vitamin D deficiency 
• early childhood obesity and overweight walking.
• incorrect utero placement

Further potential causes;

• improper bone growth, or bone dysplasia
• Fluoride toxicity
• lead toxicity
• a broken bone that is not appropriately treated

What outcomes are there?

As the condition worsens, the patient could wobble, develop in-toeing (in which the toes turn inward), and experience secondary hip and ankle consequences. With a functional limb-length disparity, the issue is probably unilateral or even bilateral. The family and medical history may reveal hints about the possibility of advancement or persistence.

What is the remedy for bowlegs?

Children under two do not need treatment unless they have an underlying problem. However, people over 11 may require an invasive procedure. Surgical or nonsurgical therapies may be necessary if any other underlying disorders or causes bring on the condition;

Nonsurgical bowleg correction: The doctor may advise using special shoes, casts, or braces to treat bow legs without surgery. The doctor might also suggest specific, targeted exercises for children to help straighten their bow legs. These workouts are made to make the thighs and muscles stronger. It could contain:

• therapeutic massage drills.
• Exercises to extend the legs
• Yoga positions (Yoga Asanas)
• Pilates

However, depending on the underlying reasons for the ailment, treatment options could change.

Surgical correction of bowlegs:

An osteotomy surgical technique, in which the bone is cut, straightened, and fastened internally with plates and screws, would be the only way to permanently correct bowlegs.

Additionally, it is possible to combine limb-lengthening surgery and bowlegs-correction procedures. Yet how? Our experts review the X-ray images after an Ortho X-ray machine first scans your lower body. Finally, a decision is made on your suitability for the procedure.

In addition, bow leg repair surgery is more of a cosmetic procedure performed on children and adults.

What will you gain after the procedure?

• Addressing the serious issues that have a negative impact on your health
• straight legs
• minimum scar marks
• Possessive self-esteem

Why choose Iran for bowlegs correction?

When taking the method into account, Iran has shorter waiting periods for medical attention and a quicker time finding a qualified physician.

In terms of affordability and quality, it is a different country to consider. Compared to other hospitals with medical professionals and skilled teams, the International Limb Lengthening Center of the IRAN team not only provides inexpensive costs for limb lengthening but also makes a less expensive offer for bowlegs correction.

We provide bow leg correction surgery to provide our beloved patients with the finest possible medical care. So that you know- arrival and departure plans have been made in advance. Patients are allowed to return home after three days in the hospital. We can offer you facilities based on your budget if you want to stay here longer to be close to the hospital or the doctor. Additionally, there won’t be any visible external devices; all that will be present are the metal plates surrounding the bone. When the bone has fully solidified, it can be removed in around 5 or 6 months.

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