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I broke my ankle in june of this year. is it normal for my foot to feel numb at times?
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No: Probably not related to your fracture. See a neurologist if it continues.
Answered 10/13/2013
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Yes : It can be normal because the nerve probably was injured. It may take a long time for it to regenerate. If you had surgery to fix the break, sometimes the nerve is damaged during the bone repair. It usually is not a problem other than some numbness.
Answered 4/7/2014
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Not normal: Its over 6 months old the fractures should be healed. Where is the numbness? Was surgery performed. You need to see a specialist for further workup.
Answered 1/13/2016
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