Question
A child with left lower limb paralysis caused by poliomyelitis can walk after treatment, but the left thigh is smaller, lacks strength, and walks with a slight limp. Inquiry about the possibility of surgical improvement, the best age for surgery, and related costs.
Answer
Rehabilitation training aims to restore or compensate for the motor function of patients with post-poliomyelitis syndrome, improve upper limb mobility and lower limb standing and walking function, in order to achieve self-care and reintegration into society. The training content includes strengthening muscle strength, expanding joint range of motion, using orthotic devices, and functional recovery training after surgery.