A member asked:

How about fermoral neuropathy. i'm a type 2 diabetic with servere nerve damage to the left ankle which was caused by a slip and fall to my lower bk ?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Diabetes or Trauma ?: There are several types of neuropathy, including femoral or amyotrophy, which can affect patients who have diabetes. It is possible that you may have been or presently are having symptoms associated with them. The bigger issue is separating the damage caused by the physical trauma the ankle as well as the lower back. A neurologist might be the one to best sort out the various possibilities.

Answered 10/1/2015

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