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Bandy Leg - Bowleg
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
The first step in diagnosis is for the doctor to examine the legs. When standing or lying down, the affected person's knees are bowed outward. They appear farther apart than normal. An instrument to measure angles, called a goniometer, can be used to determine the abnormal bowing. Joint X-rays can also confirm this condition.