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One Leg Smaller Than The Other Due To Polio Attack During Childhood. Is It Curable?
Hi, i am (28 yrs old) attacked by polio during his childhood. my left leg is smaller than the right one. the left leg is little short from right, is there any way to cure it
Thu, 21 Jun 2012
Hi wellcome to H.C.M.Forum. polio changes are irreverible.
still we are finding ways to overcome those changes.
1.surgical. some soft tissue manipulations are in practice.
2.arthopedic manipulations with shortening the long leg. but these operations are
cumbersome
still we are finding ways to overcome those changes.
1.surgical. some soft tissue manipulations are in practice.
2.arthopedic manipulations with shortening the long leg. but these operations are
cumbersome
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