Arthrodesis, Osteotomies or Limb Lengthening
Arthrodesis is a surgical procedure that involves surgically making your joints mobile by fusion of two or more bones. It is used to correct a deformity, reduce pain in arthritic joints, and decrease the number of joints across which a weak muscle is acting. Arthrodesis [6] is a popular procedure. Extra-articular arthrodesis can be done in patients who don’t have a mature skeletal system.
The most common type of osteotomy done for patients in polio is supracondylar distal femoral flexion osteotomy. It is done to correct recurvatum deformity in the knee.
In most cases, poliomyelitis occurs unilaterally, which results in limb-length inequality. To restore equal limb length, your doctor may recommend limb lengthening procedures. Limb lengthening in patients with polio usually involves slow callus maturation, and in some cases, patients may experience contractures even with joint fixation, bracing, or physiotherapy.