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Why would someone in a wheel chair have weak thigh bones and muscles?

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Dr. Idan Sharon answered

Specializes in Neurology

WEAK MUSCLES: Unfortunately, there is atrophy (shrinkage) of these muscles due to disuse.

Answered 11/4/2012

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