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Is severe nerve root damage surgicaly repairable at the l4 l5 nerve root with paralysis of the inner left leg. ?
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Nerve injury: The L5 nerve root exits at the l4/5 level and is responsible for raising the foot and big toe. The nerve can be be repaired but the recovery can be months. In addition to nerve cream, a tens unit, neuropathic oral medications, and a trial of spinal cord stimulation can used to relieve or eliminate the pain. See a neurosurgeon for evaluation.
Answered 1/15/2015
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