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One Leg Shorter Than The Other Due To Polio. Possibility Of Straightening Ankle?
My friend, 28 years old is attacked by polio when he was 3 years old. Due to this his left leg and feet is shorter and smaller than his right. His ankle is not straight either. He is able to walk on his own. Is there a way to straighten his ankle and lengthen his leg? If surgery is required, is there a chance that surgery will worsen his condition? what are the chances?
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
This is a complex situation. Yes there are always technical ways to straighten ankles and lengthen legs but the question one must ask is, is this the right thing to do for the patient. Will it improve his function and not just make the leg look different. This question could only be answered by a thorough personal assessment of the patient.
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