Medical articles of Bow-leggedness

19/03/2026
Mr Jonathan Wright
Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic and Limb Reconstruction Surgeon
What causes bow legs in children and when is treatment needed?
Bow legs in children, medically known as genu varum, are a common concern for parents of young children. While it can look alarming, in many cases it forms part of normal development. However, there are situations where bow legs may indicate an underlying condition requiring specialist care.
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21/08/2023
Mr Tom Symes
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Computer-guided knee replacement: Enhancing precision and outcomes
A computer-assisted surgical approach to knee replacement has brought significant advancements to the field of orthopaedic surgery. To learn more, we invited esteemed consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Tom Symes to share his expert perspective on what the procedure entails, as well as the associated advantages and risks.
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01/02/2022
Mr Thomas Crompton
Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Guided growth surgery for lower limb deformity
Consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Thomas Crompton explains what bow-legs are, what causes them, how they are diagnosed and how they can be treated, if necessary.
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24/01/2022
Mr Mark Latimer
Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Bow legs, knock knees, and flat feet in children
In our latest article, experienced paediatric orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Mark Latimer, explains the main causes of flat feet in children, whilst also detailing what bow legs and knock knees are.
10/07/2020
Mr Matt Dawson
Consultant Knee Surgeon
Realigning your knees with the bilateral HTO procedure: benefits, risks and recovery
If you are an active person but suffer from knee pain and stiffness, then the bilateral HTO procedure may be the right treatment for you. Mr Matt Dawson, a top orthopaedic surgeon specialising in sports injuries and degenerative conditions, explains more about this procedure and how it can help you.
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16/03/2017
Written by Top Doctors
How to treat knee deformities in children: knock knees and bow legs
It is normal for infants to be born with knee deformities such as knock knees and bow legs, but in some cases if it has not corrected itself through growth and development then surgery is required to straighten the legs.