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I had a bowed leg correction orthopaedic surgery in russia in 2002 using the external aparatus. does this have knee hip or back issues in long term?

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Dr. Peter Tomasello answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Since it's been a time si the correction of your deformity in the future it be helpful to get longline films to see what your overall a mechanical alignment would be if it does time you're not symptomatic I would recommend you can continue doing: Since it has been time since the correction of your deformity assessing your mechanical alignment which would entail getting x-rays of your hip knee and ankle which can be performed it in orthopedic surgeons office .At this point is you're doing well i would continue on watching your diet , weight exercising and continue your activities if there's no other restrictions but this point to be safe i would at least follow up with an orthopedic surgeon United States.

Answered 6/5/2014

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Bow legs: Straightening of ones tibia using the ilizarov apparatus should not affect an individual's knees, hips , or spine So.. If you r experiencing sxs in those areas .?,you should be checked . U could consider a virtual consult

Answered 4/27/2016

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