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What is Windswept Legs?

Windswept legs is a combination of bowed legs and knock knees; a knee on one leg tilts inward while the other bows outward. Windswept legs occurs when the growth plates near the knees slow down or stop making new bone while the growth plate near the other knee continues to grow normally, giving a “windswept” appearance to the legs.

What issues do children with windswept legs face?

PAIN

Windswept legs causes persistent pain in the hips, knees, and ankles because of abnormal joint stress.

STIGMA

Children often experience discrimination, leading to poor self-confidence and isolation.

MISSED OPPORTUNITIES

Lack of mobility makes it hard for children to participate in community life, play with friends, or even consistently attend school.

How does surgery change a child’s life?

  • Legs straighten and can grow normally.
  • Children experience hope as they are accepted into community life.
  • Mobility improves so children can run, play, walk pain free, and complete school, which leads to more opportunities.

Miracles happen every day at CURE Children’s Hospital of Zimbabwe

HOW PRIDE OVERCAME HER WINDSWEPT LEGS CONDITION

Without treatment to straighten her legs, Pride faced a lifetime confined to a wheelchair. CURE stepped in, and now she’s getting the surgery she needs to walk into a bright future full of possibilities–including reaching her dream of becoming a nurse!

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CURE Zimbabwe’s mission is to provide every child living with a disability the physical, emotional, and spiritual care they need to heal. If you have questions about becoming a patient or a partner with CURE, please contact us.

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