"O-shaped legs" were worn out and inflamed. Doctors used "1 operation" to straighten the legs by 2 centimeters! She revealed happily: You can wear short skirts again
Being born with “O-shaped legs” not only looks unsightly, but may even lead to knee inflammation and joint pain? Dr. Wang Zhihui from the Department of Orthopedics at the Cheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch said that there was once a woman in the clinic who had severely O-shaped legs and never dared to wear short skirts. In recent years, her condition has worsened, and even walking on flat ground would cause pain in her knees that made it difficult to walk. After undergoing “this surgery”, the patient not only straightened his feet, but also increased his height by nearly 2 centimeters, allowing him to confidently wear short skirts to work.
Does “O-shaped legs” cause knee wear and inflammation? She was so severe that even “walking on flat ground” was in unbearable pain
Dr. Wang Zhihui pointed out that the female patient was born with severe knee varus (commonly known as O-shaped legs) in both feet, and she had to walk and stand for a long time at work. The center of gravity of her body was completely borne by the “inside” of the knees. Over time, this Uneven stress on the knee causes wear and inflammation on the inside of the knee. I have been suffering from knee pain for many years, and walking down stairs is particularly painful. Recently, it has become so severe that even walking on flat ground seems to be difficult. During this period, I took all the anti-inflammatory and painkillers, but they just “helped if I took them, but hurt if I didn’t take them.”
The patient was afraid of surgery. Although she had received rehabilitation treatment and intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections, they had no obvious effect and had seriously affected her life and work. After X-ray examination, it was found that the inner side of her knee joint was severely worn, but the outer side of the knee joint was healthy. The doctor then suggested that she undergo a “high tibial osteotomy correction surgery” without the need for total artificial knee replacement. This gave her the courage to do so. Undergo surgical treatment.
Dr. Wang Zhihui said that for high tibial osteotomy correction surgery, computerized tomography is first used to simulate the actual appearance of the patient’s upper and lower limbs at the knee, and the angle that needs correction is accurately measured, and then the template is printed out using 3D printing technology. Precisely cut through the template. Through the change of force line, the center of gravity of the lower limbs is transferred to the healthy side. Finally, the bone defect is filled with artificial bone and bone growth factors and supported by steel plates.
“This surgery” solves severe knee varum problem! Doctors emphasize: Three groups of people should be careful about “premature degeneration” of joints
Dr. Wang Zhihui emphasized that people born with genu varus or genu valgus (i.e. O-shaped legs or X-shaped legs) will most likely suffer from knee wear and degenerative knee arthritis in middle age due to the long-term impact of walking posture; In severe cases, total artificial knee replacement surgery may be required.
Fortunately, medical technology has developed to the point where it is possible to perform “high tibial osteotomy correction surgery”. For patients, not only can the intact knees be preserved, but especially for younger patients with varus of both knees, it is not recommended to have a full knee surgery too early. This is undoubtedly great news for patients undergoing artificial knee replacement surgery.
Dr. Wang Zhihui said. After undergoing knee-preserving corrective surgery, this woman went back for a consultation after losing weight and rehabilitating for a period of time. The appearance of her feet was indeed much straighter than before the surgery, and she did not appear to have O-shaped legs at all. Dr. Wang Zhihui said that patients can now wear short skirts at work and no longer have to avoid the gaze of others. They can also “straighten” both feet by 2 centimeters, and the wear and pain in their knees have also been greatly alleviated.
Dr. Wang Zhihui also reminded the public that certain groups such as office workers who need to sit for long periods of time may indeed easily cause joint discomfort if they combine bad habits such as crossed legs and improper sitting postures. In addition, those who need to wear high heels for long periods of time, such as counter attendants and receptionists; and those who are accustomed to standing with their legs crossed or unilaterally centered, should pay special attention to avoid bad posture and wrong gait. If the O-shaped leg is severe and even affects the knee, causing wear and pain, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible to prevent the deterioration of joint health from affecting your life.
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