Bowlegs in adults

In adults, bowlegs do not resolve spontaneously, but rather tend to worsen as arthritis leads to further malalignment. Bowlegs in adults is an independent risk factor for knee joint degeneration and pain.

Multiple studies have shown that correction of bowlegs prior to the onset of end-stage arthritis can delay or prevent the need for total knee replacement.

In adults, bowing of the legs can be the result of osteoarthritis or wear-and-tear arthritis of the knees. This condition can wear away the cartilage and surrounding bone of the knee joint.

If the wear is more on the inner side of the knee joint, a bow-legged deformity may develop.

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Importance of Bowlegs Correction

  • People often complain of knee or ankle discomfort as a result of bow legs and worry about the development of future arthritis. Some people are bothered by the sight of their own legs and do not even realize the danger that lies ahead for many of them.
  • With bowing, the knee experiences unbalanced loads that it was not designed to handle. This leads to excessive stress and tearing of the medial meniscus and articular cartilage and can cause iliotibial band pain.
  • Many people who have bowlegs also have torsion of the tibia. This means that either the feet turn inward or outward compared to the knees.
  • Restoring proper bone structure will improve function as proper limb alignment affects the entire body in a positive way.

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How are bowlegs treated in adults?

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The treatment plan is decided based on various factors. They are:

  • the nature of the disease and its tendency to progression,

  • the severity of that disease,

  • the presence of shortening requiring lengthening,

  • an abnormality or depression in the knee joint line,

  • and the patient’s preference.

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Bowlegs Treatment in Adults

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The aim of treatment will be to correct limb alignment, stop disease progression reduce the risk of further joint degeneration.
Treatment options for bow legs in adults are:

  • Acute osteotomy – The bone is cut and full correction is done in the operating room.
  • Gradual correction using external fixators – The bowed legs can be corrected gradually using an adjustable frame. The surgeon cuts the bone, and puts an adjustable external frame on; it is connected to the bone with wires and pins. After correction, the frame will need to be removed in the operating room.
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Your knee specialist at Nairobi Spine and Orthopaedic Centre in Kenya will take the time to make sure you understand all of your options and then will customize your treatment to meet your specific needs.

Our patients benefit from our team-centered approach with renowned orthopedic surgeons and specialized physician assistants, nurses, and physical therapists. We help patients with bowlegs achieve their best possible result.

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