Varus lower femoral osteotomy for valgus shaped femur is an established treatment mode. This allows pain free knee for many years
Later when the wear and tear progresses further, one may need knee replacement.
In such a situation, if one were to do replacement without help of computer navigation, it would require two surgeries
The first one to remove plate and screws
And second one for knee replacement
But with help of navigation, the knee can be replaced without the need for first stage surgery
Compared to bow legs, knock knees are not common
Knock knee deformity is difficult to correct
In this video you see a lady with knock knees walking before and after surgery
St. Martin Clinic, Lenus Orthopaedic Care
Ground Floor, Farooqui building,
Near Raheja Art College, Opp. Union Bank Of India,
St Martin Road, Off Turner Road, Bandra (W),
Mumbai - 400 050 India.