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Is There Any Treatment For Rickets Desiese Without Any Operation ?
my sis is suffering from rickets ? Is there any treatment for this desiese without any operation? she is 20 year old, from 5-6 year she was suffering. Her health is good. Bt legs are jointed from knees. Plz suggest me something .
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In childhood conservative management without surgery could be possible. In adults, knock Knees(Genu varum) can only be fixed by surgery.
Regards, Dr. Jagdish
In childhood conservative management without surgery could be possible. In adults, knock Knees(Genu varum) can only be fixed by surgery.
Regards, Dr. Jagdish
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