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Suggest Treatment For Limp In Leg

My husband is 74 years old, has developed a limp for no apparent reason which is becoming increasingly worse, almost to the point he cant walk more than a very short distance starts to drag his foot. have been to three neurologists, had brain scans, muscle and nerve tests in the process of having back mris but he is getting worse and more depressed each day. where should I take him. he had seeds for prostate cancer and radiation six years ago. he has no pain
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.

u should get his whole body scan to find out a remote cause of his complaints.another possibility is of a nerve compressed in the back
Nothing to worry about.     
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
Thanks,Take care,God bless.
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Suggest Treatment For Limp In Leg

Hi Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern. u should get his whole body scan to find out a remote cause of his complaints.another possibility is of a nerve compressed in the back Nothing to worry about. I hope your question has been answered. If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime. Thanks,Take care,God bless.