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Can Polio Leg Be Cured By Surgery?
good morning sir,
my sister was attacked by polio one leg. the polio leg had light bent. If she takes surgery can it work like normal leg? or just bend correct? is useful with surgery? but now she walks well and she polio leg is like normal leg in length . her age is 22
my sister was attacked by polio one leg. the polio leg had light bent. If she takes surgery can it work like normal leg? or just bend correct? is useful with surgery? but now she walks well and she polio leg is like normal leg in length . her age is 22
Wed, 16 Aug 2017
Hello,
Thank you for using healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
I think the polio has damaged the nerves of the leg and it can not be normal any more. Surgeries can help some but the leg will never be normal as the muscles are weak and not developed.
Sorry for this unpleasant answer.
Dr. Selmani
Thank you for using healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
I think the polio has damaged the nerves of the leg and it can not be normal any more. Surgeries can help some but the leg will never be normal as the muscles are weak and not developed.
Sorry for this unpleasant answer.
Dr. Selmani
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