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What causes numbness from the knee down to the foot?

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Dr. Jack Choueka answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Disc herniation: Most common cause of numbness in the leg is a disc herniation or compression of the nerves in the back.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 4/23/2016

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A member asked:

What causes numbness from the knee down to the foot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jack Choueka answered

Dr Alves agreed

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