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I had total right hip surgery & my upper leg is numb & slightly swollen. is this due to nerves that were touched during surgery? if so, it's been since may 1st & numbness still there. i'm not sure this will ever go away. help as awful feeling?

Q: i had total right hip surgery & my upper leg is numb & slightly swollen. is this due to nerves that were touched during surgery? if so, it's been since may 1st & numbness still there. i'm not sure this will ever go away. help as awful feeling?

: Depends on the site of incision and approach. Best to see the surgeon who operated and go from there. good luck.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Depends on the site of incision and approach. Best to see the surgeon who operated and go from there. good luck.

Answered 5/25/2023

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A member asked:

I had total right hip surgery & my upper leg is numb & slightly swollen. is this due to nerves that were touched during surgery? if so, it's been since may 1st & numbness still there. i'm not sure this will ever go away. help as awful feeling?

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