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Is joint fusion surgery safe for my 45-year-old wife who has polio in her right leg and severe pain, are there alternative treatments we should consider, and will this surgery further reduce her ability to walk, given that she is currently taking Nucoxia MR twice a week?

Asked by Female, 45 · 7 days ago

Joint fusion can successfully relieve her severe pain, but because polio weakens surrounding muscles, fusing the joint may alter her gait and affect how she walks. Before deciding on surgery, it is highly recommended to explore non-surgical alternatives. These include custom orthotic braces to stabilize her leg, tailored physical therapy, and joint injections. Her current medication, Nucoxia MR (etoricoxib with a muscle relaxant), helps manage pain, but a comprehensive evaluation by an orthopedic specialist experienced in polio cases is essential to weigh the risks and benefits safely.
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Is joint fusion surgery safe for my 45-year-old wife who has polio in her right leg and severe pain, are there alternative treatments we should consider, and will this surgery further reduce her ability to walk, given that she is currently taking Nucoxia MR twice a week?

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