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Does Boot Cast Of Left Ankle Cause Weakness In Right Leg?
Question: I broke my left ankle, wore a boot for a month, and now my right leg is weak. Could the boot have caused that? What can I do after eight months of this?
Brief Answer:
Yes this weakness in other leg can be due to boot cast.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case history.
Yes this weakness in other leg can be due to boot cast.
Boot cast leads to change in gait pattern due to fix ankle movement and increased limb length.
Due to cast there occurs limb length discrepancy.
Now you need to do exercises from trained physiotherapist.
Active and against resistance are more important exercises.
You may need gait training program if required.
High protein diet.
If no relief then further investigate like x ray and MRI with EMG-NCV.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Yes this weakness in other leg can be due to boot cast.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case history.
Yes this weakness in other leg can be due to boot cast.
Boot cast leads to change in gait pattern due to fix ankle movement and increased limb length.
Due to cast there occurs limb length discrepancy.
Now you need to do exercises from trained physiotherapist.
Active and against resistance are more important exercises.
You may need gait training program if required.
High protein diet.
If no relief then further investigate like x ray and MRI with EMG-NCV.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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