Genu Varus Or Bow Legs: Why Does It Occur And How Is It Treated?
Bowlegs are a condition in which thenatural or anatomical knee alignments. Children who have it have an exaggerated curvature that separates the knees and brings the ankles and feet closer together.
Its technical name is genu varo . It comes from the Latin genu which means ‘knee’ and varus which means ‘moves away from the midline of the body’.
Bow legs are normal in babies up to one and a half years of age. They begin to straighten from 12 months or when they begin to walk.
If the legs do not straighten when they are between 2 and 3 years of age or if they arch more, consult the pediatrician. Here’s how a little bow-legged child is valued.
Are there other symptoms?
Bow-legged children sometimes walk with their toes pointed inward. This is called convergent gait and it can be a cause of their stumbling a lot.
This problem usually resolves without complications as children get older. However, when bowlegs continue into adolescence they can cause pain in the ankles, knees, or hips.
Main causes of bowed legs
Babies are born with bow legs due to the position they had during their development in the womb. Some of the bones turned a bit as they grew inside the womb to fit in such a small space.
This curvature is called physiological bow legs . It is considered a normal characteristic of growth and the natural process of development.
In some children, bowing of the legs is alsomay be due to fractures that did not heal properly.
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