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Thoracotomy And Spinal Fusion From T3 To Sacrum Done. Any Treatment For Weakness?
7mths ago I had a thoracotomy followed by a spinal fusion from T3 to sacrum . It has left my left hip/leg quite weak. Currently I have a lift in my right shoe and use a stick for going out. Will this weakness gradually improve with exercise? Secondly the thoracotomy caused my liver to drop, is there any treatment for this? I am a 65 yr old female.
Mon, 15 Jul 2013
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
You would gradually improve with physiotherapy and exercises.
You can do the exercises under the guidance of a trained physiotherapist.
Regarding the dropped liver, you may discuss this with your surgeon.
Please get back if you require any additional information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
Thank you for posting your query.
You would gradually improve with physiotherapy and exercises.
You can do the exercises under the guidance of a trained physiotherapist.
Regarding the dropped liver, you may discuss this with your surgeon.
Please get back if you require any additional information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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