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What Causes The Inability To Walk After A Fall?
Im 65 yrs old white female 5 8 175lbs I fell down 2 steps going into my garage,became paralyzed in Nov 2009. I had back su22rgery was supposed to be able to walk but Ive had therapy I could walk up to 50 ft, I woke up a week later not able to move my legs, please tell me is there any hope for me I have marphans too I love teaching Sunday School ,I havent been able to do that i was in the hospital 5 months
Mon, 5 Feb 2024
Hi,
Do an MRI LS of spine with screening whole spine, CT the brain to check any CVA, or nerve root compression.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prasad, Orthopedic Surgeon
Do an MRI LS of spine with screening whole spine, CT the brain to check any CVA, or nerve root compression.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prasad, Orthopedic Surgeon
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