Patient's question:
My child is 2 years and 5 months old. Can the 8-shaped foot O-shaped leg be treated? Is it corrected or surgery. Can the 8-shaped foot O-shaped leg be treated?Doctor's answer:
The leg condition of the child you mentioned should not be surgically treated for now. It is advisable to first use conservative methods to correct the leg alignment. The child is still quite young, and their body bones are all in the growth phase. It is recommended to consult an orthopedic doctor for examination and conservative treatment to correct the leg alignment. If the effect is not ideal, surgery can be considered after the age of 18.For the patient, if the O-shaped leg condition is severe, timely symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication should be administered. Otherwise, it may lead to a recurrence of the O-shaped leg. Additionally, the patient should maintain a positive mood to avoid worsening the condition.