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I had a back operation 4 years ago and have a pin replacing lumbar discs.still have no feeling in my right leg and sharp pains.what is wrong?

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

Possible neuropathic: It is not uncommon to have pain from injured nerve roots by the discs or aethritic facet joints even after the offending structure has been removed by surgery. See a neurologist.

Answered 2/3/2014

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A member asked:

I had a back operation 4 years ago and have a pin replacing lumbar discs.still have no feeling in my right leg and sharp pains.what is wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Prem Gupta answered

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