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nerve damage after ankle surgery
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arnold Beresh answered
41 years experience Podiatry
Talk to your doctor: There is no way to know since I do not know what procedure was performed . You surgeon can give you a better answer.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Ihle answered
54 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Nerve damage is-: -low due 2 a surgeon's knowledge of anatomy. Incisions R made 2 avoid or keep damage 2 a minimum. Any surgery involving a joint is major. The main ner ... Read More
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bennett Machanic answered
52 years experience Neurology
Likely: Talk to your surgeon, and consult with an orthotist. Lots of potential modifications.
Dr. Wenjay Sung answered
14 years experience Podiatry
Yes: Yes, i've prescribed bracing to accommodate this neuropathy and i recommend seeing the upmc foot and ankle center for guidance on which braces are ava ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered
28 years experience Podiatry
Discuss: This with your surgeon.
A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered
38 years experience Podiatry
Nerve Damage: Was it confirmed by ncs/ emh.? If so there are oral medication such as Neurontin (gabapentin) to control pain and compound pharmacies can make creams ... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Earle answered
31 years experience General Surgery
Complex: Peroneal nerve damage in the leg can occur after surgery, particularly in cases using stirrups. This should not however have anything to do with infec ... Read More
A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Beer answered
33 years experience Neurosurgery
Perineal nerve: Perineal nerve release is a straight forward procedure in which an incision is made starting along the lateral side of the knee extending down the le ... Read More
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Dr. Larry Armstrong answered
27 years experience Neurosurgery
Yes: You describe symptoms of radiculopathy which is when a nerve malfunctions due to some type of pressure on the nerve.
You should see your family md fo ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. LINDILE SOGA answered
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Time will tell : This sounds quite a long time for reversible neuropraxy. A referral to a neurologist might be a good idea
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