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Reconstructive Surgery (Expert Forum)
I want straight legs!
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Archibald S Miller III, MD,FACS - sternal reconstruction, augmentation, face lifts, breast reconstruction, liposuction/body contouring, abdominoplasty, Breast reduction risks, breast reduction, skin care
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Tulsa - OK
Questions in the Reconstructive Surgery Forum are being answered by Dr. Archibald Sanford Miller III, MD,FACS, the Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine.
I want straight legs!
by shannonMcCall, Mar 11, 2009 12:01AM
Hi I am 15 years old and I was born with crooked legs.I know it is common for legs to go in at the thigh,touch at the knee, and go out to the sides.I am Knot-knee'd. My legs look very strange and make all of my clothing look strange. Since my knees are constantly rubbing together, the chafe easilly. I am also experiencing knee pain. Is there a sugery that can correct this and straighten my legs?
Doctor's Answer
by Archibald S Miller III, MD,FACS, Mar 29, 2009 12:19PM
, Mar 29, 2009 12:19PMTo: shannonMccall
There are several procedures that may be helpful. But, you will need to see an orthopedic surgeon who performs corrective leg surgery. This is a specialty that has some spectacular results in selected patients. I cannot begin to suggest to you what will be necessary as you will need several x-rays and a specific physical examination that will be done by your surgeon. Good luck.
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Member Comments (2)
by sweetpea03, Mar 12, 2009 12:45PM
There is a procedure that you can have to 'correct' this, but usually it's only done in extreme cases. I'm pretty sure you'd go to an orthopedic surgeon for this.
