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What spine md evaluates harrington rod pt (poor surgical candidate) for increasing leg weakness? physiatrist , orthopod, neurosurgeon? xrays best?
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Leg weakness: Your question is complex because there are many possible reasons for leg weakness, from sites in the brain to cervical cord to thoracic cord, to cauda equina, to peripheral nerve or neuromuscular problems. My first suggestion would be to see a neurologist who can evaluate more broadly first and work up and then direct or refer to an appropriate surgeon.
Answered 6/21/2012
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See below: Harrington rods surgically implanted usually for severe scoliosis. This is a major surgery and is usually determined by an orthopedic spine specialist.
Answered 11/7/2014
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