The shape of the legs is not only one of the main parameters of female beauty and attractiveness, but also an extremely important component of what is commonly called quality of life. The happy owner of slender legs does not have to feel complex on the beach, limit herself in clothing styles, or be embarrassed by short skirts and dresses.

Unfortunately, not all women are lucky with the structure of such an important part of the body. Crooked legs - what to do and how can you correct such an unpleasant defect? According to statistics, every second representative of the fair sex is concerned with this issue to one degree or another. And among men there are many who want to correct their natural characteristics.

True and false curvature of the legs. X- and O-shaped curvature

Legs that are considered correct from an aesthetic point of view are those that, when fully flattened, touch at four points: the middle of the thigh, the knees, the middle of the shin and the heel. Deviations from this canon are divided into X-shaped and O-shaped curvatures. With an X-shape, the legs touch at the knees and diverge at the bottom; with an O-shape, only the heels touch, and there is a gap between the knees and shins.

At the same time, the nature of the curvature of the legs is also of utmost importance for subsequent correction: true or false. True curvature is a consequence of defects in the structure of the skeleton; in this case, correction without orthopedic surgery is impossible. False is due to the structure of soft tissues - here the choice of treatment is wider, the result can be obtained without surgery, for example, with the help of a set of special exercises. Fortunately for most women, it is this type of curvature that is diagnosed in the majority of cases.

Exercises to correct crooked legs without surgery

With the help of physical exercises, false curvature of the legs can be corrected to a certain extent by increasing muscle mass in problem areas. As a rule, such complexes include a load on the target muscle in combination with stretching.

The following exercises are used to increase calf volume:

• Calf raises (with or without additional weight)
• Foot presses on a leg machine
• Running up the steps, lifting your toes at each step

There is, however, an unpleasant fact: the calves are among the muscles that respond least noticeably to training. It is extremely difficult to increase shins that are flat from birth by more than 1-2 centimeters. This volume may be enough for proper shape correction, or it may not be enough.

Working with the leg muscles in general will also give a good result: to the above exercises you need to add squats, as well as bending and straightening your legs on the machine. The slightly increased muscle mass will be distributed more evenly across the bone, making your legs look straighter.

Besides, Even the correct shape of the legs can look crooked as a result of the individual characteristics of their position. The habit of walking with your knees inward or vice versa - outward leads to a distortion of the true shape of the legs. This shortcoming is perhaps the easiest to correct: any exercises with a load on the lower body are suitable, it is enough to keep your legs and feet parallel when performing them (as well as during normal walking). Gradually, correct positioning will become a habit and the “acquired” curvature will disappear.

How to fix crooked legs with a guarantee?

If the exercises do not give the desired result or we are talking about true curvature caused by the structure of the bone structure of the legs, the only option is surgery: plastic or orthopedic.

Many people perceive such radical methods with some negativity, since we are talking about serious intervention and a long recovery period (and in the case of orthopedics, also the need to endure pain for some time). However, in this case, the end 100% justifies the means - any, even the most complex cases of curvature can be corrected, and the resulting result will last a lifetime.

Plastic surgery to straighten the shape of the legs is called. It is indicated mainly for false curvature and consists of installing silicone implants that increase the volume and correct the shape of the lower leg. The operation takes no more than an hour, and the rehabilitation period is 1.5-2 months, after which you can return to your normal routine. There is a more gentle option -. Instead of an implant, the patient's own fat cells are injected, but this method has its limitations: it is only suitable for correcting a slight curvature and, in addition, requires the presence of “free” fat in the patient’s body.

Leg straightening surgery

The only way to correct true crooked legs is orthopedic surgery. It will also be the optimal choice for patients with false curvature, but at the same time short stature and relatively large legs - in their case, additional muscle mass or implants can correct the shape, but from an aesthetic point of view the result will not be very good, since the legs will become even heavier "

Surgical correction of the shape of the legs performed using the Ilizarov apparatus- a special device that allows you to act directly on the bone structure. The operation consists of cutting the bone, after which its parts are fixed with a device and gradually fused into the desired position.

This design needs to be worn for about 2-3 months, but after 3-4 weeks the patient can move independently and do any daily activities (except for physical activity). At the same time, modern Ilizarov devices are very compact, which minimizes the inconvenience and discomfort associated with wearing them.

Way	Indications	Notes
Without surgery:
	The external effect of curvature is not due to the structure of the legs, but to the peculiarities of their position	Effective, but suitable only for those who initially have straight legs
		Limited potential, low efficiency
	False curvature	Only suitable for minor curvatures
	False curvature	It is necessary to have fat deposits in other areas of the body. Periodic maintenance treatments may be required
Surgically:
Plastic surgery ()	False curvature, lack of soft tissue in the lower leg area	A very effective method due to the ability to choose an implant of an individual size and shape, but it has limited indications
	True curvature, isolated cases of false curvature	Helps in cases where other methods do not give the desired result

How much does it cost to straighten your legs?

The final cost of correcting crooked legs depends on many factors: the chosen technique and specialist, initial condition, geography, etc. Approximate price guidelines can be seen below.

Average prices for basic methods for correcting curvature of the legs
Way	What's included in the costs	Estimated cost
Without surgery:
Exercises for correct placement of knees and feet	A subscription to a gym or specialized section (dancing, gymnastics, etc.), instructor hours	There is a wide range in cost, depending on the geographical location, status and pricing policy of the establishment
Exercises to build calves
Exercises that increase overall muscle mass in the legs
	Analyzes and preliminary consultation; taking fat cells and placing them in the desired area; corrective and supportive procedures	80-150 thousand rubles
Surgically:
Plastic surgery ()	Analyzes and preliminary consultation; implant cost; anesthesia; surgeon's work; hospital	80-200 thousand rubles
Orthopedic surgery (Ilizarov apparatus)	Tests and preliminary consultation; anesthesia; surgeon's work; installation and removal of the device; rehabilitation procedures; hospital	40-100 thousand rubles

An illness associated with deformation of the joints of the lower extremities occurs equally in men and women. This problem causes the formation of aesthetic complexes or leads to deterioration of health.

Causes of curvature of legs

Often joint deformities are inherited due to national characteristics. Curvature of the limbs can be noticed at an early age. To correct the situation, you should consult a doctor to prevent worsening.

The reasons for the appearance of curvature of the legs include the following factors:

• rickets and its consequences arising due to unfavorable conditions during the child’s growth period;
• pathological processes in bone tissue, leading to thinning of the bone structure;
• incorrect postures while standing or sitting;
• playing certain sports in childhood or adolescence;
• disturbance of mineral metabolism;
• excess body weight, inactivity;
• weakness of the ligamentous apparatus;
• endocrine reasons.

Types of leg curvature

There are several types of deformation:

1. True.

Changes when the femur and tibia are shaped like an arch. The main cause of this disease is a hereditary predisposition or a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamins and minerals. To correct the situation, a consultation with an orthopedist is necessary.

1. False.

With a false curvature of the legs, the bone has the correct shape. The source of the problem is associated with impaired development of muscle tissue. The knees and ankle touch, creating a curvature at the ankle. The condition can be eliminated with a course of exercises.

1. O-shaped, varus.

This defect has the appearance of an oval, since the disease starts from the hips and goes to the ankle joint. The knee joints do not touch each other.

1. Valgus curvature, X-shaped.

A defect in which the knees are together but the ankles are not aligned. The legs look like the letter X.

Method for determining the type of curvature

To determine the shape of the limbs and identify possible violations, you must perform the following steps:

• stand straight in front of the mirror and bend your leg:
• if the knee has moved inward, this indicates an O-deformation;
• the kneecap has moved outward - a type of X-curvature;
• placing your hands on your waist (feet shoulder-width apart), do a squat:
• with an O-defect, the legs diverge to the sides;
• X-type – limbs are connected;
• the correct form is bending parallel to the feet.

To completely confirm or exclude the diagnosis, an x-ray must be taken. The condition of the bones determines the type and solution of the problem.

Correcting false curvature

This deformation does not cause harm to health and has only an aesthetic aspect. To correct the condition, you need to exercise, lose excess weight and build muscle tissue. With the right selection of exercises, cosmetic changes will gradually disappear. You can perform a set of exercises at home and in the gym.

True curvature

True curvature lies in a defect in the bones of the legs; sometimes it is difficult to cope with it only with the help of exercise therapy.

Surgery

There are two types of surgical operations:

A. Installation of the Ilizarov apparatus on the lower leg.

The procedure has fairly rapid progress, which is noticeable after 2 months. Operations can be performed from the age of 14. After removing the structure, loads are prohibited for several weeks. The technique is traditional and is used in most cases.

Possible complications:

• inflammation in soft tissues;
• infectious processes;
• the appearance of contracture;
• damage in the area of ​​correction.

B. Plastic surgery – cruroplasty.

The operation is carried out using two methods:

• installation of an implant in the lower leg area of ​​the desired shape;
• lipofilling from fat cells of the abdomen or buttocks.

The procedure takes place under general anesthesia in a hospital setting. Rehabilitation lasts for 2 months; disadvantages include displacement of the implant and distortion of the shape of the legs. Sports activities are prohibited.

Massage

Massage sessions are important from birth to three years of age. The procedure will help correct crooked legs only in early childhood.

For adults, manual therapy and impact on the lower back are used if the essence of the defect lies in the sacral area. It will not be possible to completely remove the deformity, since the formed bone tissue is difficult to massage.

Straightening on the simulator

The principle of the technique is horizontal traction of the spinal column and lower extremities.

Regular practice helps in relieving muscle spasms caused by curvature, restoring blood flow and noticeably lengthening the lower leg.

Correction belts

The procedure consists of fastening the legs at several points with special belts and performing prescribed exercises in this manner.

Manual fix

The technique allows you to eliminate defects:

• knees that are too close or apart;
• O – figurative deformation;
• curvature of the femur.

Restoring functions in the knee joints:

• It is necessary to pat the areas of the meniscus every day for a minute with a bag filled with a granular substance (salt or sand): on the inside for an O-defect, on the outside for an X-type.
• It is worth striking with a gradual increase in force twice a day.

Correction of shin curvature:

• The exercise is performed in the same way - by tapping on defective areas. The essence of the technique is to cause microtrauma and improve blood flow and metabolic phenomena. After the impacts there is a visual improvement.

Elimination of femoral bone defect:

• Sit on a chair and intensely squeeze a small ball between your thighs.

With this exercise, muscle tissue grows.

The effect of the exercises occurs after about 6 months.

Yoga

Gymnastics is used to strengthen muscle strength. Elimination of deformation is carried out by a set of special asanas that relax areas of tightness.

Visual effect

Procedures for eliminating curvature of the legs are quite lengthy, so you can correct the cosmetic defect using the following tricks:

• Overlays.

Special silicone devices are attached to the lower leg, and then tights or tight pants are put on.

• Cloth.

A properly selected piece of clothing can correct the problem and visually straighten your legs. For everyday wear, you should wear pants with flares from the hip, boots with wide tops, dresses and skirts of maximum length to the ankles.

A set of exercises for correcting O-legs

The following activities will help you make your limbs straight:

• walking on the inner and outer sides of the foot, lifting on the toes and moving on the heels when lowering;
• running with high leg lifts;
• squat;
• plie (socks and knees pointing in different directions);
• abduction to the side with one leg, alternately standing at a support, you can use a sports elastic band;
• raise straight legs one by one;
• placing each leg forward in turn with a squat (the weight shift should fall on the heel area);
• scissors exercise;
• reduction and connection of the limbs in a lying position.

Do gymnastics at least 3 times a week, after warming up the muscles with a warm-up.

Exercises to correct X-legs

A simple set of exercises to make your legs straighter:

• walking on the outer part of the foot, on the knees;
• abduction of the limbs to the side with the foot stretched towards you;
• lunges left and right;
• squatting with a ball pressed between the thighs;
• static exercises;
• lying on your stomach, make a “butterfly”: connect your feet and spread your knees to the sides. Hold out for 5-10 minutes.

If you have an X-shaped defect, it is useful to engage in swimming or cycling.

Exercise therapy for varus deformity

A set of exercises to correct curvature of the legs:

• walking on the heels, the inner part of the sole;
• quickly raising your knees up and landing on your toes;
• squatting (knee joints together);
• swing to the side at the support;
• raising straight limbs while lying on your side;
• “scissors” sitting on the floor, leaning against the wall;
• pedal, simulating cycling;
• connecting and separating legs while lying on your back;
• cross twine.

Exercises for hallux valgus

Sample list of activities:

• walking on the outer arches of the sole;
• knee walking;
• swing to the sides with pointed toes;
• side lunges;
• squat as low as possible with the ball against the wall;
• sitting in a “Turkish” position, press on the knee joints or try to reach them to the floor;
• lying on your stomach, bring your feet together and spread your legs to the sides.

All exercises should be performed several times a week. If you experience pain or other unpleasant sensations, you should report them to your doctor. After classes, it is useful to take a warm bath, adding essential oil to the water.

Exercises for a child

Defects in a child should be corrected before the age of seven. It is necessary to combine regular massage courses with gymnastics.

Walking

Walk around the room first on your toes, then on the inside and outside of your feet. For the best effect, perform the exercise with the ball clamped between your legs.

Lying down

Lie on your back, lower limbs shoulder-width apart, feet turned inward.

Clench and unclench your fingers several times. Then connect your feet and imitate clapping.

On knees

Leaning on the palms and knee joints, the child pulls the leg back, straightening the toe.

On the stomach

Bend your knees so that your heels touch your buttocks.

Prevention

To prevent curvature, several rules should be followed:

1. Regular walks in the park area, getting enough vitamin D for development.
2. Timeliness of skills - you should not accustom your child to early crawling or walking, as weak muscle and ligamentous apparatus lead to changes in the shape of the lower leg.
3. Balanced diet.
4. Classes in the pool.

To correct false curvature, you should follow the recommendations:

• Don't sleep on your stomach. In this pose, the back is under tension, and this is reflected in the length of the lower limbs.
• Do not cross your legs over each other while sitting on a chair.
• Stand straight.
• Avoid walking in high, narrow or uncomfortable shoes.
• Timely treatment of diseases.
• Doing exercises regularly.
• Proper nutrition, enriched with vitamins and minerals.
• Exercise in the pool or cycling.

Eliminating curvature of the lower extremities is not a quick process, and if you suspect defects in a child, you need to begin correcting them without delaying a trip to the doctor.

The human body is asymmetrical, and sometimes this leads to curvature of the lower limbs. Leg curvature is divided into types:

• O-shaped;
• X-shaped;
• Wheel legs;
• False curvature.

Legs in the shape of the letter "O" are visible in a person standing with their limbs closed together, but the knees do not touch each other. “X” is determined when the knees touch, the ankles diverge to the sides. “Wheel” - when the knees and ankles do not touch each other. False curvature - the bones are straight, the legs appear crooked. Curvature appears when individual muscle groups develop incorrectly.

It is difficult to achieve the result of ideal legs, but small deviations from the norm are not a reason for tragedy and the development of complexes. For selected people, medical intervention will be the way out of the situation.

In many cases, it is possible to correct the situation yourself, without contacting medical professionals. Creating beautiful legs is achievable at home, without medical care or sports instructors.

Excellent results are achieved with regular physical activity. Before starting the exercise, it is worth determining the deficiency of the limbs. You will need to stand near the mirror, move your limbs together, and have a good look. Often the legs turn out to be straight, just a little weak, without strong muscles, which creates difficulties for the owner. If you constantly perform exercises to straighten your legs at home, you still have the opportunity to get good results and correct the curvature of your limbs.

There are known sets of simple exercises that can be done at home and lead to the desired effect. To achieve success, it is worth remembering:

• It is prohibited to stand on one leg or cross your limbs;
• High heels are rarely required;
• You need to sleep on your back;
• It is forbidden to redistribute weight on one leg;
• No need to carry your bag on one shoulder.

Professional simulators have been developed for straightening limbs at home; the exercises are simple to perform and show good results. You can get noticeable results by doing ten standard squats three times a day.

Initially, you will need to remove excess fat located on the lower legs and thighs. It is worth walking more, cycling, rollerblading, and performing more simple active movements.

First exercise

Lie sideways, on top of a hard surface, tense your muscles. Raise the leg on which you are lying up as far as possible and hold it in the raised position for twelve seconds. Then turn the other side and repeat the movement with the other leg.

It is important to perform the exercises constantly, daily, four times per limb. Chosen to become stronger.

Second exercise

Stand up straight, head slightly raised. Straighten your back, pull your stomach in. The muscles of the body should be in a relaxed state. One leg is bent back and held with the hand, the muscles of the other are stretched. Charging continues for one leg for twenty seconds. Then the limbs are changed, the exercise is repeated again. Perform regularly, preferably daily, twice.

Third exercise

Sit on the floor, straighten your back, take the toes of one foot, slowly, without sudden jerks, pull them towards you. Remain in the reduced position for seven seconds. Repeat the exercise for the second leg.

Exercise four

Take a standing position, placing one leg in front of the other, leaving a walking distance. The back is straight, no need to roll forward or backward. We start doing lunges. Use a special platform for training, this way the load increases and the result improves.

Exercise five

The stance is similar to exercise 4. Slowly bend the front leg at the knee, and parallelly lift the heel of the second leg off the floor. Then transfer your weight to the toe of your back foot. You need to take a position where both limbs are bent at the knee at a right angle. Hold on for a few moments and return to the starting position. It is recommended to place your arms in different directions; such a movement helps maintain balance. The exercise is done fifteen times, in two approaches.

It is indicated to treat curvature of the limbs using the Sport-1 simulator. The device provides the ability to perform exercises for specific muscle groups. This includes squats, jumps, lunges and calf raises. By constantly exercising and performing the exercises the prescribed number of times, your legs become sculpted and gradually level out. It is possible to treat curvatures with the help of yoga.

Exercise for “O-shaped” curvature

Many exercises are known for this type of leg curvature. Corrections are possible by performing the following movements:

• Walking on the inside of the foot.
• Walking with heels, toes pointing out.
• Spread your socks as far as possible and squat.
• In a standing position, move your leg to the side.
• Raise your leg while lying on your side.
• Sit down, lean your hands behind you, and lift your straightened legs one at a time.
• Lie on the floor, raise your limbs up, make crossing movements, slowly, lowering them to the floor.
• Close your legs with straps and correctors (specially created), then stretch out while lying on a hard surface, then pull your feet towards you. It is possible to do an activity where the body and head do not come off the floor, the legs smoothly rise up and down.
• Doing the split stretch helps straighten your legs.

Having an “O-shaped” curvature, it is enough to close your legs as tightly as possible when standing straight. The tension should become as strong as possible, fix the position for five to seven seconds.

Place your feet shoulder-width apart and perform squats twenty times, bringing your knees together. Then sit down, legs should be extended. Turn the foot outward with a quick movement, and the muscles are tense at this moment. We do twenty exercises. Then, standing on your knees, spread your socks on different sides, try to sit on your heels, on a hard surface. Twenty approaches are repeated.

With such a curvature, experts advise swimming, figure skating, ballet dancing, and skating.

X-shaped curvature of the legs

The result of the exercises is noticeable at the elongated boot, where the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles are located, with a low location, and are on the short side. A short lower leg reveals a high location of the muscle and an elongated tendon, and is less susceptible to correction.

Several exercises have been developed for the curvature of the “X-shaped” limbs. Start jumping rope, gradually increasing the number of jumps, walk with the outside of your foot, and squat with a ball clamped between your knees. It is recommended to cross your legs, sit down, quickly rise without using your hands, and do the exercise thirty times.

New exercise: back straight, feet together. Spread your legs as far apart as possible and hold for five seconds. The back is kept straight, the feet are together and do not leave the floor.

A sitting exercise is suitable for the soleus intrinsic muscle. The handle of a shovel or a similar stick is placed on the knees. You will need to press down hard, at the same time your shins are raised on your toes and lowered. After a number of sessions, the stick should be weighted down and heavy weights should be hung at the edges. Exercises are performed at least three times a week, three sets, fifteen repetitions.

Exercises to correct external hip curvature

Hip deformity occurs when the intrinsic muscle builds up. You will need to sit down and fix a small ball between your knees; a twenty-centimeter ball will do. Squeeze and unclench the ball at a fast pace for two minutes.

If you practice regularly, a small result will become noticeable in a month, and in six months it will become noticeable and visible.

Straightening your toes

Some girls get severe complexes because of crooked toes, more often in the summer, when it is customary to wear open shoes. When straightening your toes, several simple exercises have been created that can be done at home.

Walking on tiptoe will help, it is useful to squeeze and straighten your fingers, tensing your muscles. Orthopedists do not advise wearing shoes in the apartment, or wearing light, open shoes.

Pros and cons of leg alignment exercises

The above exercises are easy to perform and accessible to humans. Curvature can be corrected at any age. With desire and hard work, the work ends with a victorious result. To achieve greater effectiveness from exercise, you will have to gradually increase the number of loads; it is useful to consult with a sports instructor about the chosen set of exercises. Perhaps the trainer will approve the chosen complex or recommend his own set of exercises, created specifically for leg correction, taking into account the characteristics of the body.

There are no disadvantages to the above exercises, but there are many advantages. With the help of classes, your legs will become slender, pumped up, and acquire aesthetic relief. It doesn’t matter whether physical activity, yoga treatment or the “Sport 1” simulator will be useful. Your well-being will improve, benefiting the body.

You can't be lazy! For smooth and beautiful legs you will have to work regularly. Perform exercises twice a week at least. The result will not be achieved in just a few sessions; the temporarily unwanted curvature of the legs will hide under a long skirt, over the knee boots or tights with a large pattern.

Knee deformity

Normally, the mechanical axis of the lower limb runs through the center of the joint (A). Depending on the type of lateral deviation of the tibia, it moves outward or inward, causing one or the other half of the joint to be overloaded (B). During loading, the arthrosis-affected part of the joint is compressed and the joint space in the opposite part is opened. The articular component of axis displacement involves compression of the cartilage or wear of bone in the arthrosis-affected compartment, with possible opening of the healthy compartment as a result of a sprain (C).

Types of knee joint deformities

Pathological varus and valgus curvatures in the knee joint include the following:

Children's and youth's curvatures,
- rachitic curvatures,
- curvature due to impaired epiphyseal bone growth, - post-traumatic deformities,
- paralytic deformities,
- curvatures after inflammatory processes,
- with Erlacher-Blount disease,
- secondary functional deformities (for example, as a result of adduction contracture in the hip joint),
- congenital deformities. Deformations can be unilateral or bilateral, symmetrical (concordant deformities)

Less commonly observed is a combination of varus deformity of the knee on one leg and valgus on the other (discordant deformity).

With idiopathic varus gonarthrosis, excess weight and insufficient external muscle stretching are possible provoking factors for these diseases.

With false curvature, the knees and feet close together, but the calves do not. As a result, a soft tissue defect is formed from the knees to the ankles, and the appearance of thin and crooked legs is created.

There are 4 leg shapes:

1. Perfect legs. It is assumed that the knees, calves and feet are closed and there are three spaces between them.
2. The knee joints do not close;
3. False curvature. Associated with the distribution of soft tissues on the lower leg.
4. . The feet do not close;

What is false curvature of the legs

Most often, the curvature of the legs is caused by various deformations of the bones of the lower extremities - the femur or tibia. Therefore, such curvature is called true. It also happens. False curvature is associated with the distribution of soft tissues, while on the radiograph the axis of the limb may be straight. With false curvature, the knees and feet close together, but the calves do not. As a result, a soft tissue defect is formed from the knees to the ankles, and the appearance of thin and crooked legs is created.

If the knees do not close, then this is - true curvature of the legs, and needed. If the knees close, then this false curvature of the legs, and need contour plastic surgery (cruroplasty).

The most common mistakes when correcting curvature of the legs

Unfortunately, when trying to independently determine the shape of the legs, it is very difficult to distinguish false curvature from . Very often, patients with true curvature turn to plastic surgeons. As a result, after plastic surgery with silicone implants, an unsatisfactory result is obtained. The shins become “heavy”, while the knees do not close.

Instead of thin crooked legs, you get thick crooked legs.

This is not about complications of contour plastic surgery, but about the fact that the indications for surgery are incorrectly determined. Or more precisely, the type of crooked legs was incorrectly defined. In fact, the curvature is not false, but true. And with true curvature, it is not contour plastic surgery that is needed, but, in other words, cruroplasty according to Ilizarov.

How to fix the situation

In such cases, the implants are removed and the operation that should have been performed from the very beginning is performed. Instead of one operation, you actually get three operations. But at least the situation can be improved.

Cruroplasty is plastic surgery of the shins.

There are several types of shin plastic surgery (cruroplasty):

• lipofilling - adipose tissue is taken from another place and injected into the subcutaneous tissue in the lower leg area;
• plastic surgery with silicone implants;
• bone grafting according to Ilizarov - an increase in the contour of the lower leg is achieved by displacement of the bone.

Most often, for false curvature, cruroplasty with silicone implants is used. The essence of the operation is that special implants are inserted into the area of ​​the most pronounced soft tissue deficiency. Enlargement of the mammary gland and buttocks is based on the same principle.

Modern implants are plastic bags filled with silica gel. They vary in shape and size.

For false curvature, contouring with implants is most often used. This operation has certain advantages - a short rehabilitation period, quick effect. However, you need to understand that this is still a foreign body, and with age, as muscle tone decreases, their displacement is possible. It is also necessary to avoid trauma to the lower legs to avoid damage to the implants.

There are situations when even with false curvature, plastic implants may not lead to a good aesthetic result. In such cases, it is better to use cruroplasty according to Iliazrov. Those. perform

At first glance, cruroplasty with implants seems more attractive than osteotomy - the inpatient period is 2-4 days, there is no need to wear bulky devices. A postoperative scar 3-4 cm long is hardly noticeable. However, you need to understand that the positive effect of this operation can only be achieved with false curvature. Cruroplasty with true curvature will only enhance the negative effect of crooked legs. Therefore, it is often necessary to remove implants that were not placed according to indications and perform a repeat operation - osteotomy, i.e. cruroplasty according to Ilizarov.

False curvature of the legs is the most controversial option in terms of choosing a surgical method. Since soft tissues play a significant role in shaping the shape of the leg in this case, patients more often turn to plastic surgeons. If this is truly a false curvature, then an operation such as contour plastic surgery will provide a good result. This operation enlarges the calves and increases their volume. It is impossible to achieve such an effect with any exercise.

However, the most difficult moment is the correct diagnosis. You need to pay attention to the most important element: if the knees close, then this is a false curvature. If the knees do not close, then this is the so-called. true O-shaped curvature (varus deformity). In this case, the only way to help is corrective osteotomy using the Ilizarov apparatus.

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Woman 43 years old. False curvature of the legs. Contour plastic surgery was performed using teardrop-shaped silicone implants.

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