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My doughter has locomotor foot drop what treatment should i do?
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AFO: Try an AFO or custom ankle foot othoses. Then see neurologist. Podiatrist can make the AFO for you.
Answered 2/13/2015
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Neurology, braces: If the neurology did all they could, the conservative measures could be very helpful in the form of bracing - the custom braces could be made relatively slim as long as the patient's weight permits.
Answered 9/28/2016
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