- male
- 20 Years
- 14/08/2025
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.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Bow legs rarely improve after growth stops—braces work only in children; physiotherapy may ease symptoms but surgery gives structural correction.
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Consult a Orthopaedician
Answered 14/08/2025
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