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Suggest Helping Tools For Bent Ankles In The Polio Infected Leg

I m 48 year old with polio affected left leg. I can drive car, motor cycle, but due to weakness i have to give support of hand to the leg. Also after a long walk, my ankle started to bend and walking becomes very difficult. Please advise for any insturment, helping tool etc.
Tue, 8 Jan 2019
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Hello,

You can try ankle prosthesis. Consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Helping Tools For Bent Ankles In The Polio Infected Leg

Hello, You can try ankle prosthesis. Consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician