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My Father Is Facing Difficulty In Walking, But There Is No Issues In Report
Hi Sir, My father is facing difficulty in walking. Also In getting up from a sitting position. When he stands he wont be still (he will be slightly shaking front and back with feet fixed at the same point). I noticed that there is no issue in the knees but the problem is from his back (spine). CAn you help me in this issue and whom to contact regarding this in Hyderabad. Regards Sharath
Mon, 17 Jan 2011
Hello Sharath,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic forum.
If you have ruled out any problem in the knee (arthritis), then most probably he is having ankylosing spondylitis with nerve compression. You need to consult an orthopaedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
Welcome to Healthcaremagic forum.
If you have ruled out any problem in the knee (arthritis), then most probably he is having ankylosing spondylitis with nerve compression. You need to consult an orthopaedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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