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Hello doctor, I am 5'6" and weigh 62 kgs. I have been physically quite active. While standing with my feet joined, I had some gap between my knees. A few years back I was told that I had varus deformity but I had no symptoms except the visible gap between my knees. However, since the last 1.5 years I have developed discomfort in my left knee which seems to be progressing with time. It aggravates while standing/weight bearing & improves at rest. This has led to reduced activity. I was advised an x-ray sonogram in november 2019 and in the report the overall impression was "bilateral genu varus deformity is seen. Bony structures are intact. Articular surfaces are preserved. Joint spaces are normal. The angulation between the long axis of femur and tibia is 4.4° on right side and 2.3° on left side. Other angle measurements (first reading in degree: right leg, second reading in degree: left leg) were as follows: (aldfa: 88.1, 87.2)(afta: 186.7, 184.7)(ampta: 83.9, 84.8)(aldta: 85.2, 84.9)(mldfa: 89.6, 89.7)(mmpta: 93.0, 91.6)(mldta: 92.1, 91.8). Currently I am taking calcirol sachet once every week & tab calcip 500 mg per day since last two months. I would like to know the severity of my varus deformity and the treatment options available such as medicine, exercise or surgery? As per the sonogram report, the curve in my right leg is more than the left leg but surprisingly I have developed pain in my left leg. Can the condition be managed through medicine and exercise alone or is it likely to get worse with time? How can I regain my prior level of physical activity like running, jogging etc. Thank you.

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Asymptomatic varus deformity is best neglected till it is symptomatic. In your case, you have developed symptoms. I would like to see x ray and scannogram images. In addition, it is helpful to get mri with cartilage mapping. That helps in understanding cartilage status, meniscus conditions.
In varus deformity, medial side pain correlates with the problem. Generalized pain does not correlate.
So clinical examination is helpful in decision making.
More pain on less deformed leg can be ...more
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Orthopedic Doctor•Ghaziabad
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Sometimes children suffer from conditions where their feet may not be in proper shape or size which can affect their posture. Most of the times the disorders correct themselves as they grow up but certainly there can be situations where medical attention is required. These conditions can be normal variations in the anatomy as well which don't essentially require treatment. Some of the common orthopedic disorders found in children include:

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Orthopedic Doctor•Vadodara
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Sometimes children suffer from conditions where their feet may not be in proper shape or size which can affect their posture. Most of the times the disorders correct themselves as they grow up but certainly, there can be situations where medical attention is required. These conditions can be normal variations in the anatomy as well which don't essentially require treatment.
Some of the common orthopedic disorders found in children include:

1. Flatfeet
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Sometimes children suffer from conditions where their feet may not be in proper shape or size which can affect their posture. Most of the times the disorders correct themselves as they grow up but certainly there can be situations where medical attention is required. These conditions can be normal variations in the anatomy as well which don't essentially require treatment. Some of the common orthopedic disorders found in children include:

1. Flatfeet

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Sometimes children suffer from conditions where their feet may not be in proper shape or size, something that can affect their posture. Most of the times the disorders get corrected themselves as children grow up, but there can be situations where medical attention is required. These conditions can be normal variations in the anatomy as well which don't essentially require treatment. Some of the common orthopedic disorders found in children include:



Flatfeet: While most babies...more
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Sometimes children suffer from conditions where their feet may not be in proper shape or size which can affect their posture. Most of the times the disorders correct themselves as they grow up but certainly there can be situations where medical attention is required. These conditions can be normal variations in the anatomy as well which don't essentially require treatment. Some of the common orthopedic disorders found in children include:
1. Flatfeet
While most babies are born with flat ...more
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Sometimes children suffer from conditions where their feet may not be in proper shape or size which can affect their posture. Most of the times the disorders correct themselves as they grow up but certainly there can be situations where medical attention is required. These conditions can be normal variations in the anatomy as well which don't essentially require treatment. Some of the common orthopedic disorders found in children include:
1. Flatfeet
While most babies are born with flat ...more
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Orthopedic Doctor•Dehradun
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Sometimes children suffer from conditions where their feet may not be in proper shape or size which can affect their posture. Most of the times the disorders correct themselves as they grow up but certainly there can be situations where medical attention is required. These conditions can be normal variations in the anatomy as well which don't essentially require treatment. Some of the common orthopedic disorders found in children include:
1. Flatfeet
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Sometimes children suffer from conditions where their feet may not be in proper shape or size which can affect their posture. Most of the times the disorders correct themselves as they grow up but certainly there can be situations where medical attention is required. These conditions can be normal variations in the anatomy as well which don't essentially require treatment. Some of the common orthopedic disorders found in children include:
1. Flatfeet
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Orthopedic Doctor•Chennai
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Sometimes children suffer from conditions where their feet may not be in proper shape or size which can affect their posture. Most of the times the disorders correct themselves as they grow up but certainly there can be situations where medical attention is required. These conditions can be normal variations in the anatomy as well which don't essentially require treatment. Some of the common orthopedic disorders found in children include:
1. Flatfeet
While most babies are born with flat ...more
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