I got knee ache since I was 25 years old. When I knew that, I got bow knees I decided to go MHTO surgery
At first, I am not aware that bow knees can be cured. I searched through Google and I found Dr. Somsak name mentioned in Panthip page. I look more into the details of the Clinique, the method to cure bow knees. Then I came to BAC to consult with Dr. Somsak on the treatment. Dr. Somsak gave me the explanation of how many kinds of bow knees there are. The one I got. needed to be treated by MHTO which is the doctor’s expertise. I decided to go with it, got the operation on the two legs at the same time. After a month and a half the metal pieces were taken out.
Bow leg, Knock knee correction by Dr.Somsak’s MHTO technique
Bow legs, bow knees, knocked knees have many drawback especialy it cause the imbalanced body structure. It cause more vibration force on the ankle and back than nornal that make the back and knee hurt. It needed to be taken care of asap, not a chronic disease nor a genetic inherit factor. Most of the patients begin the symptom at working age or at middle age, who do not take good care of using the knees.The MHTO, used by Dr. Somsak, is the surgery to adjust and straighten the legs. The prominent point of this technique is a small cut wound. less blood loss, fast recovery and the use of a new instrument designed by Dr.Somsak Laowattana himself. 4 important points of Dr.Somsak’s MHTO technique for bow leg ,knock knee correction 1.Miminal surgical woumd 2.Minimal blood loss 3.Minimal surgical and recovery time 4.Minimal surgical new tools by Dr.Somsak From Knee and Leg shape correction center : Bangkok Advanced Clinics
Bow Leg Knock Knee Correction by Dr.Somsak’s MHTO Technique Part 1
4 important points of Dr.Somsak’s MHTO technique for bow leg ,knock knee correction
1.Miminal surgical woumd
2.Minimal blood loss
3.Minimal surgical and recovery time
4.Minimal surgical new tools by Dr.Somsak Laowattana
Bow Leg Knock Knee Correction by Dr.Somsak’s MHTO Technique Part 2
4 important points of Dr.Somsak’s MHTO technique for bow leg ,knock knee correction
1.Miminal surgical woumd
2.Minimal blood loss
3.Minimal surgical and recovery time
4.Minimal surgical new tools by Dr.Somsak Laowattana
Bow Leg Correction by Dr.Somsak’s MHTO technique Part1
I lived in Russia. I got knee ache that I could not walk for long distances. I studied many data and went to see as many as eight doctors, from three countries. Never occurred to me that there is a doctor that can do the special technique such as MHTO in Thailand!
Bow Leg Correction by Dr.Somsak’s MHTO technique Part2
One year passed after I had the MHTO surgery. I feel like I got brand new knees, without having to have the artificial knee joints. I can walk anywhere, and enjoying a better quality of life.
Bow legs,Knock knees Correction by MHTO surgery (1st Album)
เคสการแก้ไข เข่าโก่ง ขาโก่ง เข่ากาง ขากาง ด้วยวิธีผ่าตัด MHTO BY DR.SOMSAK
The good things about the MHTO degenerative knee treatment
The good things about the MHTO degenerated knee treatment: I am 71 years old. I got bow knee problem. I had my knee operated on three times. I got the artificial knee joint surgery 2 times on the right side. It still bow and ached. I got MHTO on the left side. I still have my knee, straight and not ache. The result is so much different, why is that?
Bow legs (or bow knees) and knock-knee in children : Part 2
It’s quite common for toddlers to appear mildly bow legged. In fact, toddlers can often have bowed legs that may even interfere with walking. Fortunately, bow legs usually begin to straighten once the child starts to walk and it can be thought of as a natural occurrence that the child will usually grow out of. Adolescents occasionally have bowed legs if the degree of deformation is rather severe which can cause a flaw in their appearance.
The Drawback of having bowlegs : Part 1
“Drawback of having bowlegs”
Most patients are usually taken by surprise when the doctor tells them they have bowlegs. They react as if it is impossible to have such condition at their age. “How is that possible?” is a typical reaction, while some conditions are severe. Worried they might be teased that a small kid can walk through their bowlegs!
Some patients try to find excuses like, “I was born with it.” or “Every time I wear shorts to play soccer, friends always tease me that my legs are not straight!”
This condition is inherited but there is nothing to be worried about. “Bowing” of knees or the technical term genu varum (genu = knee, varsus/varum = angles in) is part of the normal development of a person. It is the outward curvature (curved out or curving out) of the legs (x-shapedor o-shaped legs as described by some patients in Thailand) that causes separation of the knees when the ankles are close or in contact. The doctor needs to find out the severity of each patient’s condition though it really has serious consequences if left untreated.
When do you need surgery for bowlegs? : Part 2
“When do you need the surgery for bowlegs?”
Bowlegs (Varus knees) that reach these severe conditions need to get operated:
1. The two knees are bowed or curved outwards (curved out) resulting to unequal length.
This causes the patient to walk wobbly because the lengths of the two legs are unequal. The wear on the shoe soles are also unequal. When a patient is wobbly walking for a distance or standing for a long time, it will result in backache. The patient is usually unaware that the chronic backache is caused by bowlegs.
Varus knee (bow-legged) correction in young adults : Part 3
“The treatment for varus knee (bow-legged) correction”
Nowadays, there are only three standard treatments for varus knee correction to regain straight knees, which are acceptable for successful result.
1. Knee replacement
This technique is suitable for inactive patients (older that 65 years old) with severe osteoarthritis of the knee. They currently receive full alternative
reatment though the pain has not improved still. Knee Arthroplastydoes not really last forever since it can only be used and worn for an average of 10-15 years. Patients need to use it carefully, avoiding contact sports. Otherwise, it has to be replaced earlier than expected. Another major disadvantage of knee replacement is having catastrophic infections. Knee replacement is only reserved for elderly patients with severe stage of knee osteoarthritis since it is the last option left.
Types of Bowlegs and Operation Methods to Cure : Part 4
“The Latest and Most Innovative Operation Techniques for Bowlegs”
Advantages of Modified HTO with New Charnley Clamp:
- Small cut wound around 1.5 to 2 centimeters; less time spent on the operation.
- Minimal blood loss; no need to use the tube to drain out the blood from the wound.
- Less pain; short time spent in the hospital (only 2 to 4 days).
- The operating tools are newly designed to be of smaller size and not to be left permanently in the bone.
Modified HTO with New Charnley Clamp
The method is the same as HTO, the third method, in using the Titanium Pedicular screw external fixator. The modification made the operation procedure faster, and with the patient having a smaller cut wound.
The operation to correct bowlegs, knock-knees : Part 5
“The operation to straighten both knees at the same time with the new MHTO Method”
Frequent questions from patients who have bowlegs or knock-knees on both sides from a young age are:
- Can the operation be done on both sides on the same day?
- Is there a difference between knock-knees and bowlegs?
- Will there be a difference if the operation is done on one side at a time?
- And the most important question is: Has this kind of operation (same-day-both-knees) been practiced in Thailand?
The operation on both knees at the same time
Knee & Leg Shape Correction
Focus on the correction of the misshaped leg and knee e.g. the O-shaped, X-shaped bow knee from all the causes, i.e. genetics and degeneration.
Some child patients got the problem but parents are not aware. The abnormal shaping needs an early treatment. The longer the problem is neglected, the bigger the problem occurs.
It can also influence other body structures in the long run, like the decreased height, the crooked spines, increased bowed knee angle or more pain when walking. The patients are not able to stand for long periods or even to the extent that the length of both legs are not even, which increases the rate of degeneration.
We are the expert in correcting the misshaped legs and knees. We offer a complete loop of treatment for every age period, from a child of 1 year old up to an elderly of 90 years old. The diversities’ techniques used are from many types of non-surgery treatments to the minimum invasive surgery, the Modified High Tibia Osteotomy (MHTO). This type of surgery only needs to make a very small cut wound, aiming to help for a faster recovery and there is no need to stay longer in the hospital.
Bangkok Advanced Clinics
1/18 Soi Sukhumvit 24
Klongton, Klongtoey
Bangkok – Thailand
Tel : +66 (0)2 000 3535 (Thai)
+66 (0)99 216 0216 (Thai)
+66 (0)81 632 6138 (English)