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Suggest Treatment For Difficulty Walking Using Affected Polio Leg

Sir, I have polio since I was 6months baby. Now I m 32 years old and working abroad as a Document Controller. When I was child until 18-25 yrs old I want to feel normal as everybody does but as of now that experience slowly taken away from me. Now I m 32 years old, I have a big problem on my left leg(polio affected). Every time I d step I felt that my left feet can t carry my body, and also when I driving car there so much difficulties. Now my plan is to go to a expert doctor for any medication required to my left feet... Please advice me which is better or not...thanks...
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

Polio is a disease in which the nerves are affected and this causes the muscles in a limb to become weak with loss of power in muscles to do normal work and movements.

Once affected by polio no medications will work for you at age 32 years. From earlier days, the goals of surgery following acute poliomyelitis were to correct deformities, stabilize joints and improve function.

In present days, surgeries include heel cord and iliotibial band lengthening; tendon and muscle transfers; and fusions of the foot. This might help you in allowing to carry weight on the affected leg and be more independent while driving.

Surgery is planned as per individual needs and pattern of muscle involvement. Going to an expert doctor will benefit you in discussing the exact nature of surgery should you require one following complete clinical examination.
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Suggest Treatment For Difficulty Walking Using Affected Polio Leg

Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. Polio is a disease in which the nerves are affected and this causes the muscles in a limb to become weak with loss of power in muscles to do normal work and movements. Once affected by polio no medications will work for you at age 32 years. From earlier days, the goals of surgery following acute poliomyelitis were to correct deformities, stabilize joints and improve function. In present days, surgeries include heel cord and iliotibial band lengthening; tendon and muscle transfers; and fusions of the foot. This might help you in allowing to carry weight on the affected leg and be more independent while driving. Surgery is planned as per individual needs and pattern of muscle involvement. Going to an expert doctor will benefit you in discussing the exact nature of surgery should you require one following complete clinical examination.