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What is the latest technology for a brace for a leg weekend by polio?
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Amazing devices: Here is where you may have to do some research, and perhaps even travel. There are now electronically triggered braces that respond to minimal muscle twitches in long damaged muscles to support contractions. These are being used at sw medical center in dallas and also at ucla in los angeles. Contact your local neurologist and get a referral.
Answered 3/6/2017
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