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He developed a paralytic illness in his later life. At the time doctors believed it to be polio; it is now believed that it was more likely Guillain-Barre Syndrome. He was in a wheelchair or walked on crutches through his entire presidency.
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∙ 11y agoHe contracted Polio while in office.
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If you had a leg brace would you need crutches?
yes... a leg brace is like a cast
What is the medical term meaning a brace that is worn to improve the function of a leg?
A leg orthosis is the general term for a brace used to improve the leg's function.
What kind of brace did Wilma Rudolph wear?
Wilma Rudolph's brace was on her left leg.
Is there any famous person having lump in leg or polio?
Franklin Roosevelt the US president had polio.
A mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint?
A leg orthosis is the medical term for a leg brace. It is an external device that modifies the structure and function of a leg. A splint is a rigid device that is used to prevent motion of a joint or of a fractured bone.
How can you get a foot brace and crutches?
by breaking you leg/ anklex
What happened to Justin Bieber's leg when he had a leg brace because in a few youtube videoes from a few years back he had a leg brace on so what happened to his leg if anyone knows provide details?
he triped on somthin on stag and brock his leg or how ever i want to say it
Should you swim if your brace has broken?
It depends on the brace if it's the neck brace then no , cause you might brake your neck again. If it's the leg than no again but if it's the brace on your teeth then yes.
Who can use a used metal leg brace?
Huh, I don't get ya!=Anyone can use a metal leg brace, it's best to check with doctors first,==If you permately wear a brace or you need to get a brace (doctors order) there is nothing wrong with a 2nd hand one as long as it's in good condition==good luck!=
Why did president Truman replace president Roosevelt?
President Roosevelt died
How did Wilma Rudolph?
she over come her obstetrical by keep her brace on her leg
Can a player use a leg brace during a soccer game?
yes
