Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How Long Should A Person Continue With Physiotherapy Post Spine Surgery ?
hi doctor ,I am 18 years old girl have a right foot drop after spine surgery in accident 2 years ago still the phisiotherapy is continue.
Sun, 29 Jan 2012
Hi,Abdulrahman waheed,
Thanks for query,
During spine surgery or at accident spinal nerve is damaged leading to this defect,
It is not curable.
Physiotherapy is only thing to help to maintain muscle tone and circulation.
Go for some prosthesis which help for walking.
ok and bye
Thanks for query,
During spine surgery or at accident spinal nerve is damaged leading to this defect,
It is not curable.
Physiotherapy is only thing to help to maintain muscle tone and circulation.
Go for some prosthesis which help for walking.
ok and bye
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Prosthesis
Loading Online Doctors....