Hello,

The medical entry criteria are constantly being reviewed and updated. It is therefore not possible for me to tell you whether blounts or the surgery for blounts would prevent you from joining in the future.

If you do have a medical condition that requires further assessment, part of that assessment will be looking at whether you are physically able to undertake military training.

I would therefore recommend you speak to your medical team about which option would give you the best outcome. It helps to be honest with your medical team about your career aspirations. They can often advise you on what may or may not be possible in future with your condition in regards to the level of physical activity you could achieve.

Best of luck.

01 March, 2022 18:36

Thank you for the response,
So even if i got surgery and had a metal plate in my leg would i still be able to join the armed forces in general not just the Paras.
Also im fit and healthy and plays rugby and in the cadets

02 March, 2022 22:24