My Sister Complaints Of Inability In Using Both Lower Limbs

Posted on Fri, 16 Aug 2019

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Question : My sister complaints of inability in using both lower limbs since birth, passing urine and motion involuntarily since birth. she had a lumber ruptured myelomeningocoele operated in 2005 and developed hydrocephalus for which third ventriculotomy was done also in 2005 and developed CSF leak through cranial wound, after which right Vp slant was done on 30,5,2005. she has a history of inability to both left leg since birth. History of passing urine and motion involuntarily. History of chest deformity since 1 year of age. We went to turkey and XXXXXXX to see a possible cure for her but, there were none. She is almost 14 years old now.... Reacently I stumbled upon a device called disabled exoskeleton which allows disabled people to walk again. I want to ask wether this device is suitable for her or not ? if not is there any other treatment for her case?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Exoskeleton may help in such cases.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.

I have read your query and here is my advice.

Exoskeleton for the disabled individuals is a possible solution that may help them to walk by means of robotics.

It is useful in people with lower limb disabilities whose hands and shoulders can support crutches or a walker.

Unfortunately, other treatment possibilities are confined to physical therapy and rehabilitation.

So, if you can afford the exoskeleton it may be useful in such case.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Hope you

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