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I have bow legs, is it a genetic ?
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It can be: Bowed legs can be genetic or developmental.... Older patients with arthritis will also develop bowed legs. The treatment depends on the cause and severity. As a young person, bowed legs will predispose you to develop arthritis at a young age.
Answered 9/13/2017
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Bow legs: At 32 the answer is likely yes. There are some conditions that can be present at birth and some that are aquired and progress. An orthopaedic exam will tell for sure.
Answered 3/12/2018
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