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Need Information Regarding Genu Varum Surgery

Hi I would like some info on Genu varum adult surgery
Do to my condition one leg is longer then the other. I have approx 1.625 inches between my knees
I would like to consider the correction surgery.
Sat, 26 Apr 2014
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I want to know your age and x ray before commenting in surgery. If you are above 40 then do not do it for sake of cosmetic correction. If you are younger then you can get it done. Bone is cut in wedge shape then fixed with a metal plate and you will be kept non weight bearing for 6 weeks.
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Need Information Regarding Genu Varum Surgery

I want to know your age and x ray before commenting in surgery. If you are above 40 then do not do it for sake of cosmetic correction. If you are younger then you can get it done. Bone is cut in wedge shape then fixed with a metal plate and you will be kept non weight bearing for 6 weeks.