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Hip Joint Not Moving Sideways. Ankle Joint Not Flexing Upwards. Severe Scoliosis Of Spine. Had Childhood Paralysis. Suggestions?
Hi - I have a left hip joint that will not move out sideways or rotate effectively. I also have a left ankle joint that will not flex upwards. This is coupled with severe scoliosis of the spine . I m 52 and all this results from childhood paralysis at the age of 11 (similar to polio ). As I age this is causing me increasing mobility issues
Fri, 2 Aug 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Since scoliosis is from childhood , so abnormalities are bound to happen .
As age progresses this deformities ( bending of spinal cord on lateral side) become more prominent .
Only suitable belt will help , but not a treatment.
Only muscle relaxant and pain killer will give you some relief.
An orthopaedic surgeon may help, so consult the same.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Since scoliosis is from childhood , so abnormalities are bound to happen .
As age progresses this deformities ( bending of spinal cord on lateral side) become more prominent .
Only suitable belt will help , but not a treatment.
Only muscle relaxant and pain killer will give you some relief.
An orthopaedic surgeon may help, so consult the same.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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