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I am bow legged. how did i get this (not rickets)?
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Bowlegged: Please consult an orthopedic surgeon if you haven't yet.Your condition may also be inherited. There's a condition called blount's disease seen in soccer players that causes bowleggedness
Answered 10/23/2017
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