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What Causes An Infant Legs To Appear Curved?
Question: Hello doctor, our son is 2 months shy for 4 yrs. We are having a doubt if his legs are slightly bent. Attached are the images of my son's legs in a lying down position. Please advice.
Brief Answer:
Legs appear normal in the image
Detailed Answer:
Hi... the legs appear normal in the image. Please do not worry about it. I have a few questions for you.
Questions -
1. Did he cry immediately after birth?
2. At what age did he stand independently and walk independently?
3. Is there any family history of bow legs?
Please get back to me with answers, so that I can guide you better.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Legs appear normal in the image
Detailed Answer:
Hi... the legs appear normal in the image. Please do not worry about it. I have a few questions for you.
Questions -
1. Did he cry immediately after birth?
2. At what age did he stand independently and walk independently?
3. Is there any family history of bow legs?
Please get back to me with answers, so that I can guide you better.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for the response doctor.
Here are my answers for your questions
1.. Did he cry immediately after birth?
Yes
2. At what age did he stand independently and walk independently? Before 1 yr
3. Is there any family history of bow legs? No
The main concern was some times his right toe is pointing inwards when sits are sleeps. He also usually sits in w shape. That's why I wanted to check with you.
Here are my answers for your questions
1.. Did he cry immediately after birth?
Yes
2. At what age did he stand independently and walk independently? Before 1 yr
3. Is there any family history of bow legs? No
The main concern was some times his right toe is pointing inwards when sits are sleeps. He also usually sits in w shape. That's why I wanted to check with you.
Brief Answer:
It could just be a habit - Don't worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi.... I understand your concern. By what you say and as he is developmentally normal, I feel that it could be only a habit . He will grow out of it. Please do not worry about it.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
It could just be a habit - Don't worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi.... I understand your concern. By what you say and as he is developmentally normal, I feel that it could be only a habit . He will grow out of it. Please do not worry about it.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor.
Brief Answer:
Happy to help anytime
Detailed Answer:
I wish your kid a bright future. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link.
Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it.
Please find the link below -
www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Happy to help anytime
Detailed Answer:
I wish your kid a bright future. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link.
Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it.
Please find the link below -
www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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