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Multiple Fractures In Thigh Bone, Unable To Walk Without Support. History Of Polio. Cure?
Hi i am aged 33 year girl. I am affected with polio in my right leg at age of 1.. Then had several surgeries for bone lengthening. but i was limbing and walking. 4 years back met with an accident and had thigh bone fracture on same leg. Had multiple fracture in thigh bone and rod was placed and it was healed later and rod was removed. still i am walking with stick / support. not able to balance on my leg. knee is bending. how can i cure this and how can i walk without support ? Kindly clarify.
Mon, 25 Nov 2013
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It is unfortunate that you had an accident and subsequent fracture of thigh bone which healed but there is persistent problem with balancing yourself.
I suggest you discuss your case with an orthopedician who specialises in joint surgery and who can examine your knee joint abnormality in detail and provide necessary treatment options. If you are still walking with a stick a year after your fracture, you must consult a physiotherapist who can help you in muscle strengthening and locomotion exercises. This should be done in close supervision of your doctor.
Hope this helps
Thanks for writing in.
It is unfortunate that you had an accident and subsequent fracture of thigh bone which healed but there is persistent problem with balancing yourself.
I suggest you discuss your case with an orthopedician who specialises in joint surgery and who can examine your knee joint abnormality in detail and provide necessary treatment options. If you are still walking with a stick a year after your fracture, you must consult a physiotherapist who can help you in muscle strengthening and locomotion exercises. This should be done in close supervision of your doctor.
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