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A member asked:

Neurologist : 90, pelvic fx 5mo ago. rehab center 1mo then no pt, weakening, leg on side of fracture is shaky bearing wt even with walker. what cause?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Deconditioning/nerve: Most likely deconditioning or possibly nerve damage from nearby fracture.

Dr Hadied and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Philip Chao answered

Specializes in Radiology

Sounds like: You need a complete workup. See your family doc and ortho guy and neurosurgeon.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 5/6/2019

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