Question 1

i forgot to mention that it was my son's drop foot that had the pereneal nerve damage & i wanted to know how long he would be down following surgery?

Accepted Answer

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 leg usually about 5 inches. My patients usually recover rapidly and get back to their pre surgical  activity level within days. I do not restrict activity. The nerve, however, can takes months to recover function which was lost that prompted surgery.

Question 2

can nerve damage heal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the damage does not cause the nerve to be completely cut, then healing can occur. If a nerve has been cut, it will need to be reconnected in order to grow. Nerve grows about 1 mm/day, so depending on where the injury is, it may take over a year for recovery. It is difficult after a nerve is cut to get 100% recovery, but some return of sensation can be expected after repair.

Question 3

can nerve damage repair itself?

Accepted Answer

No: If the nerve is simply bruised, then the nerve damage may improve with time alone. However, nerve lacerations or direct injuries often require surgical exploration and direct repair in a timely fashion. For chronic injuries, nerve grafts may be necessary.

Question 4

can nerve damage reverse itself?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Generically, if only the coverings of a nerve are involved (myelin), and healing begins, it will take about 4 weeks.  If the central portion of the nerve fibre is involved (axon), recovery is the speed of finger nail growth (.1 mm daily). Depends on location, causation, and whether successful treatment is available.

Question 5

how permanent can nerve damage be?

Accepted Answer

Very permanent: Your question is not open to an answer because you offer no specifics. What nerve? How severe is the involvement?

Question 6

how do i know if i have nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Nerve injury: An examination would be the place to start. If there is evidence of a nerve problem it could be further evaluated as to extent of injury with electro diagnostic testing.

Question 7

what should i do about the nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation soon: Nerve damage is often a term i hear in clinic but does not necessarily mean permanent damage. If the decreased nerve function is caused by compression then surgical treatment is usually indicated to relieve the pressure and allow the nerve to regain function. There are also some nutritional products that have been proven to help such as methylcobalamin, acetyl l carnitine, r Alpha lipoid acid, etc.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

A : A complete nerve transection will leave an area totally numb. The distribution of the numbers depends upon where the nerve was cut.
A partial nerve injury may leave the area tingly or incompletely numb.
Finally even if the nerve is not cut the swelling and bruising to the tea can affect the nerve as well.
Usually we consider sharp penetrating injuries as likely having nerve lacerations when sensation is lost.
A hand surgeon can examine the hand and pinpoint the site or extent of nerve injury and recommend surgical repair if needed.

Question 9

can a emg cause nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

No: No it cannot. It is used to diagnose nerve damage but does not cause it.

Question 10

can gout leed to nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Gout Complications: Gout complications can include joint damage, joint deformity, loss of mobility or range of motion, bone loss, tophi (chalky lumps or deposits that form underneath the skin), kidney stones, and chronic kidney disease.

The presence of tophi can cause further complications, including difficulty walking, nerve damage from tophi pressing against a nerve, and chronic skin ulcers from erosion of skin.

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I forgot to mention that it was my son's drop foot that had the pereneal nerve damage & i wanted to know how long he would be down following surgery?

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Can nerve damage heal?

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Can nerve damage repair itself?

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Can nerve damage reverse itself?

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How permanent can nerve damage be?

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How do i know if i have nerve damage?

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What should i do about the nerve damage?

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What is the definition or description of: nerve damage?

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Can a emg cause nerve damage?

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Can gout leed to nerve damage?

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