Are O-shaped leg correction braces effective?
Disease description:
My child has bowlegs. I’m planning to take him for correction recently—do bowleg correction braces work?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
The effectiveness of O-shaped leg correction braces varies depending on the individual patient. For younger patients whose bones are still developing, early intervention with such braces may yield positive results. However, for adult patients whose skeletal development is complete, wearing correction braces is unlikely to produce noticeable improvements. Moreover, improper use by adults may even cause bodily harm.
