Bowed Lower Legs
Bow legs happen when the bones in each of a babys thighs and legs line up differently while the baby is growing.
Bowed lower legs. In adults bowing of the legs can be the result of osteoarthritis or wear-and-tear arthritis of the knees. An X-ray might be needed to look for Blount disease or rickets. Bowed legs can be defined as being an outward curvature of your leg bone.
Actual joint and bone d. It can affect people at any time during the growing process but its more common in kids younger than 4 and in teens. If you have bow legs and participate in high-impact exercise such as running or aerobics or sports such as soccer stress on your knee joint can increase your risk for knee osteoarthritis and patellofemoral pain syndrome.
If the feet stay together but the knees do not meet and the lower leg bends outwards then the baby has bowlegs. This may be a result of either one or both of the legs curving outward. In Blount disease a lot of pressure is put on the growth plate at the top of the tibia.
For severe bowing and significant knee pain your doctor may recommend one of two surgeries to straighten the bones in the leg. The common factor of bowing in the legs is to wear and tear of arthritis knees. This can sometimes be part of a normal growth pattern and disappear over time but it can sometimes cause long-term problems.
It causes pain swelling and inflammation resulting in an outward curving of the tendon. Bowed legs may cause knee pain and limitations especially as we grow older. You can add a miniature resistance band for some extra resistance.
What are Bowed Legs. When a child with bowed legs stands with his or her feet together there is a distinct space between the lower legs and knees. Most children aged 18 months to 2 years have some bow-leggedness.
