I have bow legs and really want to avoid surgery are there any non-surgical treatments that could help? Would braces or exercises make a difference? I'm worried about how this might affect me long-term.

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Bow legs rarely improve after growth stops‚Äîbraces work only in children; physiotherapy may ease symptoms but surgery gives structural correction.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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