I Can't Walk Because Of Lower Leg Pain And Unable

Posted on Mon, 29 Apr 2019

Question: I can't walk because of lower leg pain and unable to take walking weight on right leg.

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (17 minutes later)

I had fractured my right hip on Nov 14, 2018 if this helps.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Visit a neurologist and do an xray

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I think this situation is due to neuropathy or nerve inflammation. I don't know the exact situation of your fractured hip right now but I suppose it can be the cause of your symptoms.
Possibly it is not reattach properly or the nerve is trapped and inflammated causing your symptoms of walking difficulties and disability to weight on that leg.
You should visit a neurologist and even do an xray of hip to see the joint conditions.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (7 hours later)

The area of pain and weakness in my leg is precisely where my leg caved in and caused the fall and broken hip. I neglected to mention all my toes have been numb for some time. Over a year ago my toes used to tingle but now they are just numb.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
An x-ray or MRI is needed

Detailed Answer:
Hello again dear and thank you for asking again.
The tingling you were expecting for over a year may be caused by neuropathy probably with diabetes origin while this numbness and difficulty walking you recently developed may be related to the fracture you had.
I can recommend you to do an x-ray or MRI of the fracture site to see its conditions.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.

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