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My knees are slightly bent when standing even though my hamstrings arent tight, and i have bowlegs. my question is, how can i make my knees straighter when standing?

Q: my knees are slightly bent when standing even though my hamstrings arent tight, and i have bowlegs. my question is, how can i make my knees straighter when standing?

: This is not a muscular problem alone. Genetics and nutrition can affect bone and joint function and appearance. Orthopedic evaluation with x-ray and laboratory testing will be helpful.

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Dr. Carol Van der Harst answered

This is not a muscular problem alone. Genetics and nutrition can affect bone and joint function and appearance. Orthopedic evaluation with x-ray and laboratory testing will be helpful.

Answered 11/19/2021

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Dr. Matthew Baker answered

Your normal alignment is variable from person to person. Sometimes it is normal to have “bent knees”

Dr Maloney agreed

Answered 11/25/2021

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A member asked:

My knees are slightly bent when standing even though my hamstrings arent tight, and i have bowlegs. my question is, how can i make my knees straighter when standing?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Carol Van der Harst answered

Dr. Matthew Baker answered

Dr Maloney agreed

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