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How To Strengthen Bones And Muscles In The Legs?

i had a polio attack in the age of 3 yrs now my age is 29. recently i got slipped in stairs and my left femer got multiple fractures. doctors has fixed a titneium self adjusting plates to fix the fracture. i wanted to know that if there any medical treatment by which i can get some strength to my legs for bones and muscles development. my current femer bone is very week approx 1 diameter also have no muscles and looking like bird legs. please advice.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022
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Hi,

Unfortunately polio afflicted paralysis has no known cure. But you may benefit from use of orthotics to improve your gait.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. John Chacko, Orthopedic Surgeon
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Hi, Unfortunately polio afflicted paralysis has no known cure. But you may benefit from use of orthotics to improve your gait. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. John Chacko, Orthopedic Surgeon