Varus deformity (bow legs): symptoms, diagnostics, treatment

14.02.2019

Straight legs are the dream of every girl and the standard for men. Unfortunately, nature doesn’t give beauty to everyone; splay knees are a quite common defect. A lot of people live with this successfully, they don’t worry and don’t consider this a disadvantage. Self-confidence is a great quality. But the doctors claim that varus deformity (bow legs) can strike a blow to the health of the whole organism, not just one’s self-esteem.

The modern clinic of cosmetic orthopedics and traumatology Ladisten has successfully coped with genu varum deformity by treating patients from 36 countries all over the world, and continues to help people.

Varus deformity (the pathology of bow legs): general information

If a person is standing straight, normally both legs should touch each other. There are three main points: knees, feet and lower legs. They should close up forming three spaces. This situation is considered normal. If the feet touch each other and the knees not, we are talking about genu varum. Such position of the legs is referred to as splay knees. Sometimes, the pathology is slightly noticeable as the angle of deflection is small. This does not cause aesthetic problems but can affect health.

Causes of the pathology

Varus deformity (the pathology of bow legs) is a consequence of such factors:

genetic predisposition. In some cases, splay knees are given to a person from his or her parents;
early walking. Parents are always happy if the child begins to walk early. Unfortunately, this can lead to defects because the musculoskeletal system is still weak, it doesn’t bear the load and the knee joints are deformed;
excess weight. All the same load on the joints;
injuries and diseases of the spine.

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Symptoms

Симптомы варусной деформации нижних конечностей

О наличии варусной стопы, коленей или голени свидетельствуют следующие признаки:

физиологически неправильная установка стоп при ходьбе, характеризующаяся опорой на внешнюю часть и варусным положением стоп, когда наблюдается сведение носков и разведение пяток;
искривление ног с появлением О-образного просвета под коленями, при сведенных вместе стопах;
неуверенная походка, сопровождающаяся падениями;
неравномерное истирание подошвы обуви с большим износом внешней стороны.

О наличии варусной деформации нижних конечностей у детей свидетельствует малоподвижность ребенка, нежелание долго бегать или ходить, а у людей старшего возраста – боли в ногах при длительной нагрузке.

При наличии любого из этих симптомов нужно обязательно пройти обследование у ортопеда.

How to identify it

Diagnostics of varus deformity

The first diagnostics take place during a personal visit to the orthopedist. The signs of genu varum are visible to the naked eye, it is enough to bring your legs together and stand straight. But the pathology may turn out to be false, so an X-ray is done, then the degree of deflection and the internal position of the bones are assessed. Additionally, a footprint is made and, using special calculations, the degree of load on the joints and the possibility of further development of the defect are determined. Only after a full examination the doctor can confirm the diagnosis of varus deformity (bow legs).

Is it possible to live with it?

As with any pathology, you can live with splay knees

If the degree of deflection is insignificant, it causes only psychological discomfort and may not show any consequences for life. Only with age a person notices changes. It becomes difficult to walk, arthrosis develops.

What the future holds

Significant degree of varus deformity (bow legs) is a real problem. Leaving aside the moments of beauty and psychology, genu varum reduces physical ability, causes regular fatigue and influences the entire musculoskeletal system, affecting the ligaments and muscles. They weaken and stretch – as a result, there is no passion in one’s life anymore.

PREPARATION

Если есть подозрение, что проявляется варусная деформация (даже при слегка развернутых в стороны коленях), следует обратиться к врачу. Диагноз варусной деформации ног (О-образная деформация) ставит вопрос о хирургическая операция. Как проводится подготовка:

Шаг первый. Запись на консультацию для получения консультации. Это можно сделать по телефону или онлайн.
Шаг второй. Рентгенологическое исследование и дополнительные обследования. Диагностика по результатам.

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