Treatment of leg atrophy caused by polio

What should we do when the sequelae of polio cause atrophy of the lower limb muscles? Among the many complications of sequelae of polio, atrophy of the lower limb muscles is a common one. When muscle atrophy occurs in polio, what are the treatments for polio leg atrophy? The following is a detailed introduction.

Artificial muscle implantation is guided by the theories of biology and bioengineering mechanics and is performed under standardized clinical norms. It enables the external fixator to play a perfect comprehensive functional role, generate stretching and compressive stress, stabilize the bone ends, and generate physiological compressive stress on the tissues. All these stresses stimulate the local tissues to regenerate, develop and grow, and shape their functions to be active and vigorous.

Before artificial muscle implantation, the patient is examined to understand the difference in the thickness of the patient's legs, the tightness of the skin at the site of implantation, and the distribution and direction of the muscles, so that the appropriate type of artificial muscle can be selected according to the patient's condition.

(1). To solve the problem of leg thickness, both thighs and calves can be filled. The surgical incision is usually made on the inside and outside of the Achilles tendon, the inside and outside of the knee joint, and the inside and outside of the leg root. The incision is generally 3-5cm. The effect of unilateral or bilateral can reach 80% to 95% similarity from the front, but the effect is poor from the side. The best effect should be three pieces, one on the left, one on the back, and one on the right. However, due to the different tightness of individual skin, the number of pieces to be filled depends on the situation.

(2) Increase muscle strength: The two ends of the artificial muscle are fixed on the bones and have a certain pulling force. When the legs are bent, a reaction force will be formed under the action of elasticity, thereby indirectly increasing the strength of extending the legs.

Warm reminder: Patients with sequelae of polio should be optimistic, build positive confidence and fight the disease. I hope that the above introduction to the treatment methods of leg atrophy caused by polio will be helpful to the majority of patients.