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Is there any addition prosthetic leg support for polio affected leg without cutting the leg? femur lenghtening & foot drop has been operated.
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Orthotics...: The use of braces and splints (orthoses) to support and stabilize parts of one's body affected by paralyzed or weakened muscles can play a vital role in improving your function. See a physiatrist or orthotist for assessment and treatment.
Answered 8/6/2014
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