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Bow legs
Bowlegs is a condition in which the knees remain wide apart when a person stands with the feet and ankles together. Infants are born bowlegged because of their folded position in the uterus. The infant's bowed legs begin to straighten once the child starts to walk and the legs begin to bear weight (about 12 to 18 months old). Normal appearance is usually attained by the time the child is 3 years old. At this time, a child can usually stand with the ankles together and the knees just touch. If the bowed legs persist into this period, the child is called bowlegged.
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If I have bow legs, does this mean my child will also have bow legs?
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Hey, I am experiencing bow legs which a complete problem for me can u help me with this ?
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How much does the procedure for correction of bow legs cost roughly? (lower part of the legs)
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Pls help me height is decreasing day by day I have bow legs I am a femle my age is 38 before my heiht as 5"2 now 5"1
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Would fixing bow legs then make you taller if you are already a young adult? If yes, around how much can it make you taller?
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I have a bow leg .Running long distance race 5-21km will have any bad effect on my leg ? Will it cause my leg to become more bow ?
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