Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What kind of corrective surgery can i have for bow legs?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
HTO-Tibial osteotomy: Bow legs are a normal variant. If after injury or chronic pain persists about the inside of the knees, proximal tibial osteotomies (hto- high tibial osteotomy) may be indicated. The plumb line from hip to ankle center is, thereby, redirected to go through née center and off-loads painful medial compartment. (see picture below).
Answered 1/16/2021
6.1k views
Osteotomies: An osteotomy (breaking and realigning the bone) is used to correct bowed legs but only if symptommatic or severe.
Answered 5/6/2019
5.5k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
What type of corrective eye surgery is least likely to leave a scar?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Please suggest what type of corrective eye surgery is least likely to leave a corneal scar?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had corrective surgery for sternal nonunion. A metal plate with wiring was placed. It is 8 weeks after and I am still having pain, is this normal. I have lupus type 1 diabetes, and fibromyalgia.
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What could cause rapid, fluttery jumpy heartrate, 75-110 resting. 120-160's from minor activities and showers, had SVT corrective surgery and its diff?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Diagnosed by MRI as having cauda equina syndrome. Which specialtie(s) can perform the corrective surgery. Thank you.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Will i be able to play sports, run, cycle, etc at the same level after corrective bow leg surgery?
What surgeons perform cosmetic genu varum/bow legs corrective surgery?
What kind of dentist specializes in corrective jaw surgery/orthodontia?
I have arnold chiari malformation type 1. I recently had corrective surgery. What are the possible side effects from that?
I'm 24 years old, and am considering corrective surgery. Should i wait until a certain age to do have any kind of surgery? I have astigmatism, and mild myopia, and my vision was around -1.25 in both eyes. Also, what kind of surgery would be best?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
