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My mother, who is 82 had a knee replacement and now cannot walk or drive because she has no feeling in her toes or feet. is this normal?

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Not really...: It's not "normal" but it is a possible complication of the knee replacement surgery. Peripheral nerves heal very slowly, so there is a chance that some or all of the feeling may return with time.

Answered 2/1/2013

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

See below: This is not related to the surgery. She may have a peripheral neuropathy, or a spinal cord problem.. See your doctor asap.

Answered 5/25/2016

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A member asked:

My mother, who is 82 had a knee replacement and now cannot walk or drive because she has no feeling in her toes or feet. is this normal?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Hettinger answered

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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