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Is There Any Surgery To Cure The Polio Affected Leg?
my name is tapas dutta. i m a polio effect person. my polio percentage is 20. I can do everytheng though my one leg is weak than the other one. the effected is thinner than the other one. is there any surgery to make my the thinner leg like the other one?
Fri, 13 Jun 2014
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Praveen G's Response
Hello Welcome to HCM Polio is a disease caused by virus that predominantly affects the central nervous system.It predominantly destroys the motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and acute flaccid paralysis. As you have already affected with polio,there is no permanent cure for polio. Supportive measures like moderate exercise and nutritious diet can be tried in your case. You can also try occupational therapy, physical therapy, braces, corrective shoes and orthopedic surgery. Hope you are happy with the answer. Thank you
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Is There Any Surgery To Cure The Polio Affected Leg?
Hello Welcome to HCM Polio is a disease caused by virus that predominantly affects the central nervous system.It predominantly destroys the motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and acute flaccid paralysis. As you have already affected with polio,there is no permanent cure for polio. Supportive measures like moderate exercise and nutritious diet can be tried in your case. You can also try occupational therapy, physical therapy, braces, corrective shoes and orthopedic surgery. Hope you are happy with the answer. Thank you