Bow Legs in Children

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Bow Legs is when there is a small gap between a child's knees and the ankles when standing with the feet together. This is normally seen in children until the age of two years. Between the ages of 2 - 4 the condition generally improves.

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Referral Criteria

Physiotherapy is not appropriate

Refer to orthopaedics if

aged over 3 or above and any of the below
- not improving
- there is associated pain in the lower limbs
- the problem is severe with gap between the knees greater than 6cm or asymmetrical
- asymmetric hip abduction

Referral Instructions

e-Referral Service Selection

Specialty: Children's and Adolescent Services
Clinic Type: Orthopaedics
Service: DRSS-Western-Child&Adolescent-Devon ICB-15N

Referral Forms

DRSS referral form

Pathway Group

This guideline has been signed off on behalf of NHS Devon.

Publication date: May 2017

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