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Does bow leg surgery age 30 increase height? if yes then how much?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

NO: The corrective surgery will not increase your height.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/25/2019

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A member asked:

Does bow leg surgery age 30 increase height? if yes then how much?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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