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Can my calf be reconstructed to match my other calf? (Effects of club foot) (photos)

g_45678910Jan 2, 2021
I was born with a club foot, (congenial club foot - ccf); my right foot was turned inwards meaning I would have walked unnaturally. When I was a few months old I had an operation to fix this which was successful; I now walk perfectly normally. However, the result is my right leg is considerably skinnier than the left. I think the club foot has given my leg muscle atrophy? What options are available & can this be done on the NHS as this is as a result of a birth defect? What are the costs? 

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