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How To Treat Genu Varum?
26 year old male.
Very fit. diagnosed genu varum, use corrective orthotic insoles. knees do not touch, from bone edge to bone edge (patella) distance is 3.5 inches.
Currently awaiting entrance into military career, 32 weeks intensive training load carrying, running etc.
Currently no pain, no knee pain, no ankle pain. Just concerned about my legs as i have been researching and reading a lot about the condition although most people say they cannot notice my bow legs so im not sure how pronounced it is.
thanks.
Very fit. diagnosed genu varum, use corrective orthotic insoles. knees do not touch, from bone edge to bone edge (patella) distance is 3.5 inches.
Currently awaiting entrance into military career, 32 weeks intensive training load carrying, running etc.
Currently no pain, no knee pain, no ankle pain. Just concerned about my legs as i have been researching and reading a lot about the condition although most people say they cannot notice my bow legs so im not sure how pronounced it is.
thanks.
Thu, 8 Jun 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Since you do not have any pain I do not think you need any treatment with surgery as the risks are more than the benefits.
When you will become older may be the knee arthritis will start a bit earlier with you but leave this problem for the far future. Continue with shoe inserts. Stay fit and not overweight.
Even if you would be a female and ask for surgical correction for cosmetic reasons I would not recommend it to you.
If you were a child below age 9 years old I would consider correction, but not now.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Edvin Selmani
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Since you do not have any pain I do not think you need any treatment with surgery as the risks are more than the benefits.
When you will become older may be the knee arthritis will start a bit earlier with you but leave this problem for the far future. Continue with shoe inserts. Stay fit and not overweight.
Even if you would be a female and ask for surgical correction for cosmetic reasons I would not recommend it to you.
If you were a child below age 9 years old I would consider correction, but not now.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Edvin Selmani
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