{"id":2801,"date":"2021-11-16T17:05:11","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T15:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr-ibrahimgado.com\/bowlegs-or-genu-varum-external-curvature-of-the-legs-2\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T03:40:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T01:40:46","slug":"bowlegs-or-genu-varum-external-curvature-of-the-legs-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr-ibrahimgado.com\/en\/bowlegs-or-genu-varum-external-curvature-of-the-legs-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Bowlegs or Genu Varum ( External curvature of the legs )"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nExternal curvature of the legs is a problem in which the knees appear far from each other, while the feet are close. The disease is diagnosed through clinical examination and monitoring the patient’s walking pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Causes of external curvature of the legs<\/span><\/p>\n

The patient suffers from bowlegs due to the following reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Blount’s disease, a growth disorder of the tibia.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Osteomalacia in childhood and neglect of its treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A fracture in the growth center occurred at a young age, leading to deformation of leg growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0An old fracture that was healed in the wrong position.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dwarfism.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Osteoarthritis.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Obesity.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Osteoporosis.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Growth of a tumor in the bone near the knee.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Complications of bowlegs<\/span><\/p>\n

External bowed legs cause several complications if left neglected, including:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Osteoarthritis of the knee joint at an early age.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Limbing while walking.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Recurrent knee joint inflammation and swelling.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Treatment of external bowlegs<\/span><\/p>\n

Surgical intervention is the most appropriate treatment for cases of external bowlegs, and surgical treatment aims to restore the straightness of the leg. The types of external bowlegs are divided into two types:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The arch is straightened using a plate & screms<\/span><\/p>\n

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During the procedure, the doctor makes an osteotomy at proximal part of the tibia, and then fixes the osteotomy with plates and screws in the correct position.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Restoration of the varus using an external fixator<\/span><\/p>\n

This procedure involves making a osteotomy in the tibia, then fixing the tibia in the arched position with an external fixator. After a while, the doctor begins to gradually correct the curvature. The doctor twists the nuts of the device several times daily over the course of a few weeks until the leg straightens.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It should be noted that there are non-surgical treatment methods for external bowlegs that aim to reduce the symptoms resulting from the curvature only and not to correct it, such as drug therapy and physical therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0If you face any bone-related problems, we invite you to visit the clinics of Dr. Ibrahim Gado – consultant orthopedic surgeon – in order to obtain medical advice and develop a treatment plan to help you get rid of the problem permanently.<\/span>
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