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A member asked:

I just had ankle surgery 5 days ago and now the top of 2 of my toes are numb what should i do?

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Wait: This is probably normal after the operation, and will recover in the coming days, weeks, or possibly even months. Ask your surgeon about it at the postoperative visit. Hope this helps!

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/25/2018

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