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Potential factors causing bow legs

You might be wondering why it's so important to understand the actual causes of bow legs. Basically, this understanding can help you find the most effective treatment. Without a fair amount of knowledge about the condition, it may be more difficult to find the best treatment method amongst all the potential remedies. In this respect, bow legs are like a good many other disorders. For example, we're able to understand the potential causes of arthritis, and how the condition worsens, which means it can be treated with specific medication in an effective way. It's the same with bow legs. Indeed, the two conditions are often related.

Bow legs are often a time-critical disorder, meaning it's important to find a treatment that works properly. For young children especially, an ineffective treatment option may cause their condition to worsen and become chronic or permanent. For adults, it's also important to be treated as soon as possible, especially if the condition is worsening and contributing to the development of more serious issues like arthritis. So, let's discuss the different potential factors that can lead to bow legs.

Bone breaks and fractures
Sometimes, especially during accidents, bones may be subject to unusually high or sudden pressure, and this can cause them to fracture or completely snap. If this happens and the fracture or break is not treated properly, it's possible that bow legs may sometimes result.

Rickets is actually quite a common cause of bow legs among adults. It's caused a vitamin D deficiency which can give rise to bow legs as a secondary disorder.

Tumor cells within bone tissue
At times, due to various predispositions, people may develop tumors within their bones. If these tumors happen to occur within the leg bones, it's possible that they may lead to bow legs. Please note that such tumors can also be cancerous and it's always best to seek medical advice in any situation where you suspect a tumor is present.

Blount's Disease
Blount's Disease is a disease that interferes with normal bone growth, especially the growth of the shin bone. This may result in bow legs. Since all children are born with bow-shaped legs, it can be difficult for a doctor to discern whether or not a child has Blount's Disease until he is past 3 years of age or an adult. The only way to detect Blount's disease is through a leg X-ray.

Brittle bones
This condition, called brittle bone disease, is also medically referred to as osteogenesis imperfecta. It is a genetic disorder that has been found to weaken bones to such an extent that even small amounts of pressure can cause them to snap or fracture. It is not surprising that such a bone condition can also give rise to bow legs.

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