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I had hamst. acl recon. and menisectomy. now below kneecap it is numb halfway down about 8cm long is this normal? should i be worried? op 5 days ago

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Resolve : There is a sensory nerve branch that can go numb ... Sometimes it returns and regardless your knee function should recover regardless.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 2/27/2017

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Not normal: Nerve on inside for hamstring graft is saphenous, or the infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve. Can be from bandage, retraction or damage. Talk to your dr.

Answered 4/13/2013

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