Introduction The term bandy legs is explained by the appearance of the legs in the frontal plane, i.e. when looking from the front or from behind at the standing or lying child. Bow legs in babies are generally not a bad thing. They are part of the physiological (natural) developmental process. In some babies the … Bow legs for baby
Bow legs while running When running, the bow legs are the same as when standing. When the child starts to walk bow legs are quite normal and in most cases have no disease value. They even help during the first attempts at walking, as they give the gait more stability and thus more security. In … Bow legs while running | Bow legs for baby
Diagnosis The diagnosis is made on the basis of physical examination and imaging (e.g. X-ray). The pediatrician often recognizes the extent of the bow legs already on the lying or standing child. An interesting possibility, which also allows parents to recognize the progression, is to record the contours of the baby’s legs on a surface … Diagnosis | 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 … Prognosis | Bow legs for baby