Procedures
Bow leg (O-leg) correction surgery — leg-straightening osteotomy
₩25,000,0001 clinics
Cuts and realigns the tibia or femur with plate or external fixation to change the mechanical axis of the leg and reduce bowing. Anesthesia is general or spinal and a short hospital stay follows.
SurgicalGeneral14 before/after photos
Median price
₩25,000,000
₩25,000,000–₩25,000,000 · ≈ US$17,575
Downtime
28–56days
Full recovery 12–26 wks
Flight safe
42days after
Calculated from 14 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded) · FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026
How much does Bow leg (O-leg) correction surgery — leg-straightening osteotomy cost in Korea?
Median price ₩25,000,000 (≈ US$17,575). ₩25,000,000–₩25,000,000 — Calculated from 14 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded)
How long is the downtime for Bow leg (O-leg) correction surgery — leg-straightening osteotomy?
28–56 days. Full recovery 12–26 wks · Flight safe 42 days
Bone union takes roughly 6 to 12 weeks with crutches and restricted weight bearing during that period, and full activity is generally resumed 3 to 6 months after surgery.
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