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What can cause numbness on the left side of foot after a spiral fracture on side of foot?

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Nerve truama: Numbness can happen as a result of either a direct or indirect nerve trauma. During the injury the nerve could have been lacerated. Prolonged swelling can also cause nerve damage leading to numbness.

Answered 10/7/2019

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