What are Bow Legs, its Symptoms, Causes and Treatment?
What are bow legs? Bow legs (or genu varum) are when, while the feet and ankles are touching, the legs curl outward at the knees. Children often have bow legs. Older kids do, too, sometimes. It is rarely extreme and typically goes away without medication, often when a child is 3-4 years of age. Bow legs (Genu varum) Signs and Symptoms Bow legs usually don't affect little kids because they're not causing pain or discomfort. The appearance of the legs of your child or an uncomfortable pattern may concern parents. But bow legs do not control the ability of a child to crawl , walk or run. Children with bow legs will often walk with their toes pointing inside or they can move a lot and seem clumsy. In general, these issues resolve with the child growing up. If it lasts for years of adolescence, ankles, knees or hips can become discomforted. Causes of bow legs If babies are born with bow legs, that is because when they were developing in the womb, some of the bones h...