Prognosis | Bow legs for baby

Prognosis

As already described above, the prognosis is very good in the majority of cases with babies, as it is a natural maturation process of the locomotor system. Still in the 2nd year of life the bow legs are without disease value. In the 3rd year of life the bow legs are normally straightened. In the further course of the disease there is also often a development of bow legs (genu valgum). In the course of time this status also grows and most children have a straight leg axis until the age of 10.

Prophylaxis

Prophylactically, parents and doctors cannot do anything about the physiological (normal) bow legs. The only starting point is to observe the course of the disease and to consult a doctor if there are any abnormalities in order to recognize possible disease-related changes.