What is loop leg

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LUOQUAN leg, also known as O-shaped leg, is a common leg disease, mainly due to calcium deficiency and genetic factors. Now let's see what is a loop leg.

What is loop leg

First of all: it is also known as type 0 leg, which is called "genu varus" in medicine. When the lower limbs are naturally stretched or standing, the medial malleolus of the two feet can touch each other, but the knees can't get close to each other.

Secondly, calcium deficiency and heredity are the two bases for the formation of O-legs, but the more direct reasons are walking posture, standing posture, sitting posture and some sports. Walking, standing at ease, long-term wearing high-heeled shoes, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and so on, will give the knee outward force, and this force will pull the lateral collateral ligament of the knee, which will lead to the relaxation of the lateral collateral ligament of the knee for a long time.

Finally: O-leg correction methods include: surgery, orthopedic instrument, splint, leggings, exercise, correction insole, etc. Because the situation of different patients is different, the appropriate method is also different, can be determined according to their own situation.

matters needing attention

Regular follow-up, according to the doctor's advice correct functional exercise. The next treatment plan should be decided according to the effect of conservative treatment. Usually can choose some reasonable correction way, adhere to exercise, is conducive to the improvement of the disease.