A 39-year-old member asked:
How do i cure bow legs?
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Dr. Thomas Deberardinoanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 34 years experience
Tibial Osteotomy: A proximal tibial osteotomy is the classic surgical way to straighten bowed legs in clinically indicated. Speak with your orthopaedic surgeon, we currently use a plastic (peek) implant that is flush with your bone (no prominent plate or screws) to secure the bony cut made to straighten the leg. You wear a brace for 6 weeks with crutches until minimal pain requiring no narcotics (ave day 10).
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How to cure bow legs when your a teen?
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Get this addressed: An orthopedist can recommend surgical and nonsurgical options that are right for you.
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Last updated Apr 1, 2019
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