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A member asked:
Is there any operations that can straighten my bandy legs or is there anything i could do to help them straighten them?
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Yes, but do not ....: Yes there are operations to correct ' bandy' legs ( either 'knock- kneed' or 'bowlegged'), but as an adult your age I would advise against them unless there are very important / serious problems that cannot be corrected w/ medication, bracing, or even replacement. Osteotomies are best reserved for children and young adults w/ significant deformity. See an ORS who treats adult malaligment/OA.GL!
Answered 7/18/2014
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Treatment: Osteotomies of the tibia or femur are sometimes called for with angular ("bandy") deformities of the legs particular;ly if they are associated with knee or foot/ankle symptoms. See an orthopedic surgeon for evaluation . There is nothing you personally can do at your age to correct the condition.
Answered 7/16/2014
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