Patient's question:
Sister's child has been standing crooked since childhood. At first, I thought it was just a physical issue, but after a thorough examination, it was found that he suffers from rickets and also has a bit of O-shaped rickets. Can O-shaped legs be cured?Doctor's answer:
Scoliosis can heal on its own. If scoliosis persists for a long time, it will interfere with its growth and development. If calcium deficiency is completely eliminated, there will be no interference. However, due to factors such as cranial deformity, rib cage flaring, and leg deformity, it is difficult to recover in a short period of time. Full recovery may take up to two years, and some sequelae of scoliosis may persist indefinitely. The more severe the case, the longer the time required for self-healing, so it is necessary to be mentally prepared. Fixation frames and tibial tuberosity inverted U-shaped osteotomy can be used to correct it. It is less likely to recur delayed union, and during the treatment process, the lower limb muscles can be exercised on the ground without swelling occurring again.