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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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Dr. Richard Popowitz answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: Probably not related to your fracture. See a neurologist if it continues.

Answered 10/13/2013

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Dr. Matthew Wilkin answered

Specializes in Podiatry

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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