A member asked:

I have bow leg problem . i lost my confidence completely. is the ilizarov method effective for me?

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Dr. Marc Tressler answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possibly: The ilizarov method is one form of limb alignment surgery. It is labor intensive, with a high infection rate, but it works! performed this surgery for over 15 years. There are easier ways, in my opinion, such as tibial and/or femoral osteotomies. You need to start with an orthopedic evaluation and full length leg x-rays to determine source of "bowleggedness.".

Answered 3/26/2014

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