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How To Cure The Bowed Leg Of A Baby?
my baby just turned 1 year old yesterday and he cant walk by himself now. But I just noticed that his left leg close to the ankle is slightly bowed and I am worried, should I massage it as I am told to do so, they said it can straightened my baby's leg. Thank you.
Thu, 29 May 2014
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Bow legs are common at that age.
The bow legs become normal as the child grows.
There is nothing to worry,
The baby starts walking alone after 1-2 months.
Massaging may not help and not necessary.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Bow legs are common at that age.
The bow legs become normal as the child grows.
There is nothing to worry,
The baby starts walking alone after 1-2 months.
Massaging may not help and not necessary.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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