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Unequal Limb Length in Polio Patients Treated with Heel Lifts

Discussion in 'Podiatry Arena' started by Admin, Feb 26, 2021.

  1. Admin

    Admin Administrator Staff Member

    Polio patients usually have a short limb and or scoliosis that can be treated with a common heel lift. This leg length discrepancy is permanent. Polio patients commonly will have lower back pain, hip, knee, and ankle pain due to the unequal leg length. Medical providers can easily treat the patient’s discomfort with a simple shoe heel lift. Usually, a heel lift that is dispensed is about 1/4...

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