Poliomyelitis-related deformities successfully treated with reconstructing and lengthening lower limb surgeries over a period of 5 years: Challenging approaches in a limited-resources country

Abstract

Poliomyelitis is a viral infection that may lead to paralysis or death. Paralysis can lead to skeletal and joint deformities. Typical manifestations include equinos cavus and tibial shortening. We report a polio case presented with right equinus foot, clawing in the right great toe, and shortening in the right tibia.