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Left side paralysis Neuro case
Hi, my father is 56 years old. he had a stroke 2 months ago and his left side is paralyzed. He underwent a surgery or skull flap removal. Now it's been restored but he has no improvement in the physical condition.
Bone flap removal is done to reduce the pressure in the brain and to increase the chances of survival. This surgery makes a window in the skull and hence the pressure is released which otherwise may compress the brain and may be life threatening. Replacing the bone flap after few weeks restores the skull cover.
This surgery usually does not restore the function if the brain lost due to stroke and hence there is no direct recovery of the paralysis.
Next Steps
Physiotherapy and exercises to be continued and it usually takes few months for any recovery to happen. Keep the exercises continued and dont loose hope
Health Tips
Control if blood pressure and regular medications to prevent a further stroke
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