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Which disease caused by lack of vitamin D can result in bent legs?
Rickets is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin D and calcium. It can cause weakness and softening of the bones, including bowleggedness.
Is seven months too early for a baby to walk?
Not if he/she is supporting his/herself. The problems with bowleggedness occur when parents "force" their children too early. If he/she is walking without support, it would seem that he/she is ready to explore and can do so without your assistance. Your baby would not be standing/walking unsupported if it was uncomfortable. All babies develop at their own pace. Mine was walking at 8 months. No problems so far & the doctor has not expressed any concern. Good luck & CHILDPROOF EVERYTHING
Is bowlegged hereditary?
Yes is many cases it is, yet it can also be an injury at birth. Take your dog to the vets to be sure what it is and keep an eye on your dog for joint malfunction. I have a 16 lb. Cockapoo and he is bowlegged and I can hear little pops in the back joints so this means soon I will have to have surgery done on those joints. Big bill coming up!
Do babies get bow legged if made to stand up and walk in 4 months?
Normally, an infant is born with bowed legs. Over time, the leg alignment will correct and usually straightens out by about eighteen months of age. If the legs do not straighten out then this is due to a physical disease. Though it would be inadvisable to try to make a baby walk at 4 months as part of it's brain development is it's primary movements, going through the process of lying down, sitting up, crawling and then walking. If a child doesn't go through this process then they can develop dyslexia.4 months is far too early to start even thinking about getting a baby to walk!!!! If the baby is crawling well around 12 months you can gently start to encourage it to get up on its feet.
Bowlegs?
DefinitionBowlegs is a condition in which the knees remain wide apart when a person stands with the feet and ankles together.Alternative NamesGenu varumCauses, incidence, and risk factorsInfants are born bowlegged because of their folded position in the uterus. The infant's bowed legs begin to straighten once the child starts to walk and the legs begin to bear weight (about 12 to 18 months old).Normal appearance is usually attained by the time the child is 3 years old. At this time, a child can usually stand with the ankles together and the knees just touch. If the bowed legs persist into this period, the child is called bowlegged.Severely bowed legs can be a sign of rickets. Rickets is caused by a vitamin D deficiency, and in the United States, breast-fed infants with dark skin are most at risk. Other causes of bowleggedness include Blount's disease, bone dysplasias, and lead or fluoride intoxication.SymptomsKnees do not touch when standing with feet together (ankles touching)Bowing of legs is same on both side of the body (symmetrical)Bowed legs continue beyond age 3Signs and testsA doctor can usually diagnose bowlegs by simply looking at the child. Blood tests may be needed to rule out rickets.X-rays may be necessary if the child is 3 years old or older, if the bowing is getting worse, if it is asymmetric, or if other findings suggest disease.TreatmentNo treatment is recommended for bowlegs unless the condition is extreme. The child should be reassessed at least every 6 months.If the condition is severe, special shoes can be worn that rotate the feet outward with an 8 to 10 inch bar between them, although it is unclear how well these work. Occasionally, in an adolescent with severe bowlegs, surgery is performed to correct the deformity.Expectations (prognosis)In many cases the outcome is good, and there is usually no problem walking.ComplicationsThere are usually no complications.Calling your health care providerCall your health care provider if your child shows persistent or worsening bowed legs after age 3.PreventionThere is no known prevention other than that to avoid rickets. Make sure your child has normal exposure to sunlight and appropriate levels of vitamin D in the diet.ReferencesCanale ST. Osteochondrosis or epiphysitis and other miscellaneous affections. In: Canale ST, Beatty JH, eds. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2007:chap 29.
