Leg misalignment

Bow legs or knock knees lead to uneven strain on the knee and can cause premature wear.

Surgical correction is carried out if conservative treatment does not provide sufficient relief. Sometimes surgery may be necessary at an early stage to prevent consequential damage.

The lower leg bone and/or thigh bone are cut through and fixed with a plate to correct the alignment of the leg.

The operation is followed by six weeks of partial weight bearing.

Watch the video to find out how precise corrective surgery can restore the knee’s natural balance in the case of leg misalignments such as bow legs or knock knees. The video shows how the procedure is planned, what technique is used and what the follow-up treatment looks like.