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A 36-year-old female asked about a 26-year-old female:

My sister got peroneal nerve dysfunction after a knee surgery. it has been one month and half now. any medicine or nutrition supplements recommended?

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Dr. Amandeep Kauranswered

Family Medicine 12 years experience

Peroneal nerve: Follow up with the surgeon to monitor improvement and pain control. Eat healthy in general. Supplements are not proven to help. Do physical therapy as prescribed. Good luck

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