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Can Nerve Block Steroid Injections Cause Weakness In Hips And Legs?
Question: Can nerve block steroid injections cause weakness in the hips and legs
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According to your history you are having sacral fracture , and you may be advised steroid nerve block injection.
This injection acts locally and do not cause weakness in hip or leg.This injection will give long term pain relief.
For reducing pain, use ring soft cushion for sitting , take sitz bath [sitting in lukewarm water]
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
According to your history you are having sacral fracture , and you may be advised steroid nerve block injection.
This injection acts locally and do not cause weakness in hip or leg.This injection will give long term pain relief.
For reducing pain, use ring soft cushion for sitting , take sitz bath [sitting in lukewarm water]
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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