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Suggest Treatment For Weak Dorsiflexion Of L Ankle

Please write your question...My 10 year old son recently complained of weak dorsiflexion of L ankle since 5/31/11. Today I decided to check his L ankle plantar flexion & it is also weak compared to the R leg. Prior to this, he as been active & no complain.
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weak movement at the joint may b due to problem with muscles and bones. muscle may b involved due to contracture formation but it is very rare of this type of involvement. defect in bones bay lead to this. you should consult a pediatric neurolost and orthopedician.
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Suggest Treatment For Weak Dorsiflexion Of L Ankle

weak movement at the joint may b due to problem with muscles and bones. muscle may b involved due to contracture formation but it is very rare of this type of involvement. defect in bones bay lead to this. you should consult a pediatric neurolost and orthopedician.