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How Can Muscle Atrophy In The Lower Legs Be Managed?
My husband is 61 years old and is experiencing atrophy in his lower leg muscles. More on one side than the other. He struggled with severe spinal stenosis for several years (+3) before having surgery 6 months ago. He is still experiencing difficulty walking and has great difficulty climbing stairs. His calf muscles have not grown since surgery but are not smaller either. Just no gains. he feels his difficulty walking is getting worse not better since surgery and is worried something more serious is going on. He also has a lot of fatigue and never feels rested.
Mon, 18 Jun 2018
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I suggest that he see his neurosurgeon or spine surgeon to make sure that nothing new is going on. To build up the muscles and improve function physical therapy may be needed in an ongoing basis.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I suggest that he see his neurosurgeon or spine surgeon to make sure that nothing new is going on. To build up the muscles and improve function physical therapy may be needed in an ongoing basis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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