Dr. Sameer Shelavale | Orthopedic Surgeon in Shahapur

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Polio Surgery

Polio (poliomyelitis) is a viral disease that can cause muscle weakness, paralysis, and deformities, especially in the limbs.

Polio surgery refers to orthopaedic surgical procedures done to correct deformities or improve function in people affected by polio paralysis.

Objectives of Polio Surgery :

Improve mobility and independence
Correct deformities (e.g., foot drop, limb shortening, contractures)
Stabilize joints
Improve appearance and function of the affected limb

Procedures

Common Surgical Procedures

Moving a healthy tendon from one muscle to another to restore lost movement.
Example: Tibialis posterior transfer for foot drop.

Releasing tight muscles or tendons to improve range of motion.
Example: Achilles tendon lengthening.

Cutting and realigning bones to correct deformities
Example: bowing of legs

Fusing unstable joints to provide stability
Example: ankle fusion

Using devices (like Ilizarov apparatus) to correct limb length discrepancy.

Braces and calipers help maintain correction and support walking.