Post Polio Hyperextended Knee
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I am 62 years old . I had Polio when I was 3 . I was in Riley Hospitel for 3 months. I recovered and lived a nornal life. Now I have Post Polio Syndrome. My problemis my knees hyperextend,making my legs unstable and painful. I started swimming at a health club .Will this help. What can I do to help my situation. Thank you
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Marcella
What are available resources to find an orthopedic surgeon with experience with polio patients. My knee is hyper extended and have a lot of pain and instability.
Linda
Your story sounds like my story. Anything you can do to strengthen but not overwork your muscles will help your stability. Swimming is great. I ended up with a restricted knee replacement. It solves the instability problem but regaining muscle strength after surgery is difficult. Good luck. Try to find a great orthopedic surgeon, preferably one who has worked with polio patients before.