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Can Damage To Leg Due To Polio And Accident Be Reversed?

Hello dr I have a polio in my right leg from my birth and the length is shorter than my other leg about 1 -1/2 inches , I cannot walk straight , I met with an accident twice on same polio leg n operated with rods inside n remains still in since 22 years. Is there any miracle done from which I can walk straight n my leg become strong.
Fri, 23 Dec 2016
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central nervous system cells do not heal , so unfortunatly there is no reversing the damage

really sorry , Good Luck
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Can Damage To Leg Due To Polio And Accident Be Reversed?

central nervous system cells do not heal , so unfortunatly there is no reversing the damage really sorry , Good Luck