Can steroids be used in the treatment of skinny ankles and legs?

September 8, 2017
Asked By:sandra green in Hartford, CT

my calf muscle( gastrocnemius) is fine its from soleus down that's like none existent would regional steroid injections help, systemic steroids would make me a monster and still do nothing for my legs (from experience)

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Answer: Steroid injections are not an option.

Rodney A. Green, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Steroid injections are not an option.

Rodney A. Green, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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