Lack of strength in leg

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Asked for Male, 32 Years

Operation was done dtd 16 Aug 2017. Dr inserted 32 cm rod below knee and above ankle.it has been 2.5 month .I am unable to walk without support, however swelling is almost gone,but knee is still in stiff condition. I am daily doing exercise for knee mobilization ,and walk on single crutch but lack of strength in right leg.

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Mr. Anant Kumar Bairagi (PT) Physiotherapist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Mr. Anant Kumar Bairagi (PT)

Physiotherapist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

After any type of surgical intervention there will be stiffness for couple of month and it will go with time . You may need to work on functional exercises . Do visit any clinic near to your locality. Once a week follow up will be sufficient.

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