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Laminectomy 4 days ago now lower anterior leg and rt great toe have loss of sensation. is it permanent?
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Post Surgery Symptom: I cannot say whether the numbness and tingling permanent. You had surgery very nice. There is some swelling in the surgical site. I would wait some time for at least six weeks to see the numbness will resolve.
Answered 11/12/2013
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Hopefully not: It is not uncommon for patients to experience some numbness after laminectomy, depending on the degree of nerve manipulation needed during surgery. Your surgeon should be able to tell you what is expected in terms of how long you should expect having symptoms.
Answered 3/3/2016
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