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A member asked:
Surgery on ankle and now the top of foot is completely numb and swollen.. is this normal ?
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Call your surgeon: if you have not already don so, call your surgeon. Swelling and temporary numbness can be normal after surgery or it could be signs of complications. Your surgeon will be able to asses this and reassure you or treat any complication.
Answered 5/7/2015
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