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Is There Any Possibility To Treat Polio Affected Legs?
Question: Dear Drs,is there any possibilities to fix a folio affected right leg for a 30 years old male? please advice at least a plastic leg possibilities.
Brief Answer:
You need physical examination to say further
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. The common surgery done in polio limb are-
1.To make the limb straight in case of severe muscle shortening ( muscle contracture) to be followed by calipers. This helps in walking with support in a standing position.
2.The other is transfer of tendon (muscle) to compensate for the lost function.This surgery may or may not be followed by caliper support.
Keeping in mind the above points , it needs physical examination for surgical evaluation.
Hope this helps in decision making.
Take care
You need physical examination to say further
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. The common surgery done in polio limb are-
1.To make the limb straight in case of severe muscle shortening ( muscle contracture) to be followed by calipers. This helps in walking with support in a standing position.
2.The other is transfer of tendon (muscle) to compensate for the lost function.This surgery may or may not be followed by caliper support.
Keeping in mind the above points , it needs physical examination for surgical evaluation.
Hope this helps in decision making.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1997
Answered : 1619 Questions
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