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Mother unable to stand or walk straight
My mother’s body is slightly bent forward. She cannot stand or walk straight. Her posture is not straight and she leans forward while walking. What could be the reason and what treatment
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Posture is due to Osteoporosis induced kyphosis (bending of spine).
Early treatment - early recovery.
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Consult Orthopedic Surgeon for further evaluation and treatment ASAP.
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Dr. Mayank Daral
Orthopedist
6 yrs exp
Delhi
A forward-bent posture with inability to stand or walk straight is commonly due to age-related spinal degeneration, osteoporosis with vertebral collapse, or weak back and hip muscles chronic back pain and nerve compression can further worsen posture and balance such symptoms should be evaluated with a clinical examination and spine X-ray, and sometimes MRI if needed treatment usually focuses on pain control, posture-correction exercises, and muscle strengthening calcium and vitamin D supplementation and use of a walking aid may be advised early assessment is important to reduce fall risk and prevent further progression.
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Dr. Pratik Kumar
Orthopedic surgeon
12 yrs exp
Gorakhpur
Xray of spine is needed. Propbably suffered an osteoporotic vertebral collapse.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Kyphoscoliosis
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Dr. Mohamed Rasik
Orthopedist
4 yrs exp
Chennai
It could be due to kyphosis ( forward bending of spine)
There are various reasons for kyphosis.
Through examination is required
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