-
-
Featured Care Areas
A: Conditions such as Paget’s disease and rickets can cause bow legs to develop in adulthood:
In addition, infection, injury, and conditions that affect bone and cartilage growth can lead to bow legs in old age.
A: Knee replacement surgery is not aimed at fixing bow legs. Bow leg surgery (called osteotomy) aims to straighten the leg bones and can prevent the need for future knee replacement surgery.
A: Having a family member who had bow legs may indicate a genetic tendency for bow legs, including degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis.
A: If untreated, bow legs can get worse with age. In young children, bow legs tend not to cause discomfort or pain, but the condition can get worse over time.
Is bouldering on your list of activities to try out this year? Get to know more about this sport and how you can enjoy it safely.
Conditions
Learn more about preventing arthritis in your knees and how to manage the condition.
Conditions
Walking is good for your health, but did you know that there's a proper way to do it?
How-tos
Total knee replacement could well ease the pain and suffering from long-term conditions such as osteoarthritis.
Treatments
What is De Quervain's syndrome and how can you prevent and treat it?
Conditions
Growing older may come with a host of bone and joint health issues, such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, which can lead to falls among the elderly.
Conditions
For enquiries, please call
+65 6377 3737
For appointment bookings, please WhatsApp
+65 8111 3777
Parkway East Hospital is part of IHH Healthcare, one of the world’s largest healthcare groups.
Download the MyHealth360 app to access an array of medical services conveniently.
Get trusted medical advice from our specialists, dietitians and physiotherapists directly in your inbox.
SubscribeCopyright © 2023 Parkway Holdings Limited. All rights reserved. Company Registration no. 197400320R