Question 1

is bow legs hereditary?

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Can Be: But we do not know the mechanism for which this happens.

Question 2

what to do  to fix bow legs?

Accepted Answer

Age, cause,severity: If severe deformity is present and there is an associated bony cause, may need surgery.
If you are concerned, it is best to check with an orthopedics specialist.
Physiologic bow legs in babies correct with time.

Question 3

how to know if i have bow legs?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: See your regular doctor and ask if you might have bowed legs that can be caused by  physiologic genu varum (self-correcting with age/growth in children), blount's disease, or rickets. If your doctor is concerned, he/she may get x-rays of your legs and/or refer you to an orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation and treatment.
See http://orthoinfo.Aaos.Org/topic.Cfm?Topic=a00230.

Question 4

is there any way to fix or reduce bow legs?

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Depends on situation: Bow legs are often seen as a transitional finding when kids first start to walk, followed by a knock kneed phase between 3 & 5 and a straightening by 6-7.This occurs as the child's hips & legs begin to shift their growth to carry a growing upper body.If concerned your pcp can get x-rays to make sure the bowing is not a bone or metabolic issue & repeat the films 6m to a year later to show progress.

Question 5

is it normal for babies to have bow legs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most babies are born "bow-legged" because of their position in the womb. Babies who were in breech position for most of the pregnancy, tend to have straighter legs, but can have problems with their hips. Bow legs are usually not treated, and will straighten as the child walks. If a child becomes more bow legged as they grow, more investigation is required.

Question 6

i have bow legs, is it a genetic ?

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It can be: Bowed legs can be genetic or developmental.... Older patients with arthritis will also develop bowed legs. The treatment depends on the cause and severity.   As a young person, bowed legs will predispose you to develop arthritis at a young age.

Question 7

do braces for bow legs actually help?

Accepted Answer

For kids yes: They work for growing kids not adults.

Question 8

can braces for bow legs actually work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This had to be done at the right age and as soon as there is a correct diagnosis an by someone skilled in this type of treatment and who agrees that braces are the proper thing to do.

Question 9

what are some of the treatments for bow legs?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the cause of bowed legs. Some people have a natural curve that creats that impression, but functionally they do very well and that is not easily noticeable. In that case, no correction needed. On the other hand, if there is any existing hip, knee or ankle issue, it must be corrected to prevent the progression and cure the problem.

Question 10

what are the treatments avaialble or bow legs?

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Depends on age cause: Bowlegs or genu varum or blount'sdisease is due abnormal underdevelopment or dysplasia causes bow like appearance of legs.  Seen in rickets ( vit d def ), lead and fluorides, in young age braces, after puberty  corrective surgery done some times.

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