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Sciatica in shin area following successful left hip replacement 15 days ago?
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Classic sciatica caused by a bulging intervertebral disc or a spur pressing on a nerve root in the lower spine causes pain in the buttock& down the back of the leg. I've never seen it but it can cause pain in the shin area. Has the orthopedic surgeon or a neurologist determined that you,in fact, have sciatica & not symptoms from rehabbing from hip replacement? The majority of disc problems subside
Answered 12/29/2022
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A common cause for sciatica is a limb length difference. The surgery might have created a difference need standing X-rays to determine if a lift is needed on other extremity.
Answered 1/6/2023
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