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Would It Be Possible To Completely Treat A Polio Stricken Leg And Walk Properly?

I m Niraj Kumar from India , i suffered with polio when i was at about 2 year in my right leg, it is 2 inches short from the othe leg. n i m walking by putting my right hand on the right thigh by doing so i bend downward .Can i able to walk straight.
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi niraj
Thanks for you query
Your polio limb can be made straight but you will require a caliper afterwards .You may require a small surgery for that.
Take care and wish you good health
Regards
Dr.mukesh chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh
drmukesh_chugh@rediffmail.com
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Would It Be Possible To Completely Treat A Polio Stricken Leg And Walk Properly?

Hi niraj Thanks for you query Your polio limb can be made straight but you will require a caliper afterwards .You may require a small surgery for that. Take care and wish you good health Regards Dr.mukesh chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh drmukesh_chugh@rediffmail.com