According to the cause and degree of the deformity of the child’s X-shaped leg, there are differences in the treatment methods, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions after consultation, and common treatment methods include wearing a brace, epiphyseal plate fixation, osteotomy internal fixation and other methods. 1. Wearing a brace: If the child’s X-shaped leg is not too serious, conservative treatment can be considered, such as wearing a brace for correction, which is conducive to alleviating the effect of X-shaped leg to a certain extent. 2. Fixation of epiphyseal plate: If the child’s X-shaped leg is caused by unbalanced epiphyseal development, the epiphyseal plate can be fixed on one side of the epiphysis, which is helpful to promote the balanced development of epiphyses on both sides, so as to gradually improve the X-shaped leg. 3. Osteotomy and internal fixation: If the X-shaped leg is caused by bending of the calf bone or thigh bone, it can be corrected by osteotomy and internal fixation, and the internal fixation usually uses intramedullary needle fixation or steel plate fixation. Parents should pay attention to their children’s X-shaped legs and bring their babies to the hospital as soon as possible, so as to avoid delaying the condition.
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