Question 1

what are the risks associated with genu varum correction surgery?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: The risk associated with this surgery:
general risk of any surgery, plus there are some risk this surgery may have to done again.

Question 2

what can you do about genu varum (bowleg)?

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Not: Much at your age. Is it a problem? Do you have arthritis. Pain. Problems?

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: genu varum?

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Bowlegged.: The legs bow outward at the knees. It can occur in one or both legs.

Question 4

i have had genu varum since i was born. is there a way to fix this?

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Genuine Varum: If you are having pain and it is due to the deformity and you have good joint space, you can have an osteotomy to cut and bend the bone.

Question 5

i live in denmark, and i am 5'10. can i become taller somehow? i have genu varum as well. i know 5'10 is not short, but in denmark it is.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely to happen: Some kids continue to grow taller into their late teens or rarely early twenties but only when their bone maturity lags behind their age. If the growth centers of the long bones have fused, you cannot grow taller. A single x-ray of the wrist ; hand can yield a bone maturity.Most boys stop at 17. When you have reached bony maturity, you are done.

Question 6

is there any genu varum surgery?

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Yes: Surgery would depend on which bones are involved, the reason for genu varum, and the age of the patient.

Question 7

is there a treatment for genu varum?

Accepted Answer

Yes there is treatme: Blount's disease is a deformity in the legs, mostly from the knees to the ankles. The affected bone curves in or out and forms the usual "archers bow" which can also be called bow-legs.Yes there is treatment for that.

Question 8

are there any genu varum treatments or surgeries?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bracing if did not work, osteotomy.

Question 9

is there a permanent cure for genu varum?

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Yes: Depends on the reason for the condition.  It may correct on its own, however bracing and surgery may be required.

Question 10

how can you treat genu varum without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Is surgery needed?: Genu varum, aka bowleggedness is actually a normal part of growing up. Almost all legs straighten out; braces and other devices used in the past were found to be ineffective. children with pathological bowing, such as from rickets, r treated medically &amp;#40;e.g. correcting the vitamin deficiency&amp;#41; b4 surgery is considered. If it is being considered, though, it is likely the only option.

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I have had genu varum since i was born. is there a way to fix this?

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I live in denmark, and i am 5'10. can i become taller somehow? i have genu varum as well. i know 5'10 is not short, but in denmark it is.

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How can you treat genu varum without surgery?

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