A member asked:

I got surgery on my broken femur a week ago. ever since surgery, my penis has been numb. is this normal??

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Not normal.: If you had a spinal anesthetic, it could be a complication from it. You need to speak with your surgeon or anesthesiologist.

Dr Mendizabal and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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A member asked:

I got surgery on my broken femur a week ago. ever since surgery, my penis has been numb. is this normal??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Dr Mendizabal and another doctor agreed

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