Corrective surgery for knock knees

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Asked for Female, 22 Years

I am 22 years old female and I have had knocked knees because of rickets at the age of ten, even though with special shoes and brackets it did improve, they aren't completely straight. I would like to have straight legs so which surgery should I opt for?

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Dr. Vinu Raj Orthopedist 24 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinu Raj

Orthopedist 24 yrs exp Bangalore

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You have to see an Orthopaedic surgeon who is experienced in correcting deformities. You will then be investigated for looking at the amount of deformity, and then advice will be given if it is worthwhile to do the correction.

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