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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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Dr. Jeffrey Kass
Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
I would wait : It out and see after a few hours when the medicine wears off. It can be completely normal.
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Dr. Arnold Zuckman
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It's possible that you are experiencing physiological splinting to not use structures that were affected during the surgery. Are your toes numb in addition to not being able to move them?
Feb 15, 2014
Dr. Amardeep Chauhan
Dr. Amardeep Chauhananswered
28 years experience
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.
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Dr. Rita Agarwal
Dr. Rita Agarwalanswered
Anesthesiology 37 years experience
Yes: But it shouldn't last more than 8 hours. If it does please call the doctor that placed the block.
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Agree with above.
Feb 16, 2014

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