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A member asked:
Why is my leg paralyzed after hip replacement surgery...im only 43.....now what?
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Nerves: If your leg is paralyzed after hip replacement, there may be some nerve involvement but it is difficult to say without knowing your history. You should discuss it immediately with your surgeon however.
Answered 7/23/2012
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Patience: It depends on what is wrong. Most likely there was a traction injury to the sciatic nerve. It will typically recover in time. It may take a long time, but wait at least 6 weeks from the day of surgery then if there has been no improvement get and EMG (nerve conduction study) of your leg.
Answered 11/19/2016
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