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Can varus legs affect my physical activities?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends!: A varus deformity means "turning in of a bone." It can apply to several joints. Sounds like you mean knees (knockknees)? How severe is the curve? Have you noticed a problem? Ask again and tell us a bit more.

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Answered 6/12/2017

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