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Definition of Bow-legs

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Bow-legs: A condition in which the legs curve out to leave a gap between the knees after the period of infancy has passed. It can be corrected with surgery or casting. Also called genu varum, tibia vara.

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