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Hello Doctor, My Son Is 1 Year 4 Months Old.

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Posted on Mon, 5 Nov 2018
Question: Hello doctor,

My son is 1 year 4 months old. We are observing curve in his legs, we are concerned about it. Kindly check and let us know if this is something we need to get it checked.

Attached are few pics for your consideration.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It is normal position.

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
I have seen all the pics and In my opinion this is normal position and curvature for a child of 1.4 yrs.
Initially all children have curve at knee( Bow legs) which starts disappearing at the age of 1.6-2 yrs, during normal physiological development. If the curve persists even after 2 yrs of age then X rays and blood tests are required for assessment.
I will not suggest any intervention at this stage, either medical or braces or anything else. Only follow up is required.
Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (2 days later)
Brief Answer:
Thanks

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Will wait for your report.
Thanks


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (3 minutes later)
Thank you doctor for your response and detailed answer, I will wait until he is 2 years and review again.
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Hello Doctor, My Son Is 1 Year 4 Months Old.

Brief Answer: It is normal position. Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. I have seen all the pics and In my opinion this is normal position and curvature for a child of 1.4 yrs. Initially all children have curve at knee( Bow legs) which starts disappearing at the age of 1.6-2 yrs, during normal physiological development. If the curve persists even after 2 yrs of age then X rays and blood tests are required for assessment. I will not suggest any intervention at this stage, either medical or braces or anything else. Only follow up is required. Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.