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What is the minimum age that bow legs (genu varum) can be surgically corrected? i'm a 17-year-old male and would like to have it done as soon as i can

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Surgery: At 17 you have just about finished your growth and can have surgery without any difficulty.

Answered 1/11/2015

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