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I can't move my toes after having a nerve block put in place for ankle surgery - is this normal?
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I would wait : It out and see after a few hours when the medicine wears off. It can be completely normal.
Answered 9/4/2020
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Yes, it is normal: Feeling and motor control will return anywhere from 4-24 hrs, depending on what type of anesthetic was utilized for the popliteal block. No need to worry.
Answered 9/5/2019
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Yes: But it shouldn't last more than 8 hours. If it does please call the doctor that placed the block.
Answered 1/23/2021
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