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What causes the legs to go bowlegged in an older person ?

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Usually arthritis : For genu varum (bowed legs) not from childhood, it is usually cause by arthritis. Sometimes some ligament tears can progress to the deformity but most are seconds to arthritis on the inner side of the knee.

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Answered 9/11/2019

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