Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are treatment options for bowleggedness?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Many: Bowed legs in a child may be normal posture and may not require treatment. Some bowlegged children become bowlegged adults. Often increased pressure is placed on the inside of their knees. This may be to premature arthritis. If it is early in the disease, an osteotomy or bony realignment may help alleviate the pain. When the joint has become very damaged, a joint replacement may be necessary.
Answered 10/4/2016
5.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Could bowleggedness in adolescents (ages 11-15) tend to increase?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What do you suggest if my son 15 months old is very bowlegged, we are doing the treatment soon.?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am 18 , having slight bow legs , i don't know what is the reason of it, never had it when i was young , began to notice it last year, any treatment ?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
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
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
