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6months post op hardware removal (due to staph) outside of leg is always numb. possible to repair the damage ? also the muscle hernia on top same leg

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Nerve damage: If the nerve was not severed, but only damaged it is possible that over a lengthy time period the sensation may return gradually, but perhaps not. A muscle hernia may require surgical repair. Why don't you discuss this with the orthopedic surgeon who removed your hardware? Good luck.

Answered 6/24/2013

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