How to Correct Bowlegs
Disease description:
My daughter has developed bowlegs (genu varum) due to severe calcium deficiency. We have been supplementing her with calcium consistently during this period; however, how can her bowlegs be corrected now that they have already appeared?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Weiling
The correction methods for bowlegs (genu varum) must be tailored according to the individual patient’s specific condition. If symptoms are mild, correction may be performed under the guidance of an experienced massage therapist; in many cases, mild bowlegs naturally improve as the patient grows and develops. However, for more severe cases, bracing—using splints or orthotic devices to apply controlled pressure to the legs—can help realign the ligaments around the knee joint and gradually correct leg alignment. Alternatively, surgical intervention may be considered for patients with significant deformity.
