Question 1

what can you do about genu varum (bowleg)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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 3

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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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 4

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 5

how can you treat genu varum without surgery?

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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.

Question 6

i need to know if there is a cure for genu varum?

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Depends: There can be improvement with growth.  See a pediatric orthopedist to have it evaluated and followed.

Question 7

is there a way to treat genu varum without a surgery?

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With specific braces: One could try to prevent the g varum from getting worse or slow its progress. This maybe successful for a period of time. If there are no pain, then no further treatments are needed, and just live with it.
But generally, these are due to arthritis, which most likely will be painful, requiring treatment. Then pain meds, pt, weight loss if overweight, keeping muscles strong would all help.
Good luck.

Question 8

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 9

are there any genu varum treatments or surgeries?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bracing if did not work, osteotomy.

Question 10

what is the best method of treatment for genu varum in adults?

Accepted Answer

Genu varum: One can try bracing.  If no success surgery msy be necessary.

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What can you do about genu varum (bowleg)?

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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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Is there a permanent cure for genu varum?

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How can you treat genu varum without surgery?

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I need to know if there is a cure for genu varum?

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Is there a way to treat genu varum without a surgery?

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Is there a treatment for genu varum?

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Are there any genu varum treatments or surgeries?

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What is the best method of treatment for genu varum in adults?

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