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What Causes Loss Of Balance And Swollen Legs After Back Surgery?
Question: my husband had back surgery pinched nerve (2-3) 2 weeks later he started falling down his legs given away
end result broken ankle since then his leg is swollen and he retains water he still has sore thighs and no felling in the leg from the knee down.....any suggestions where or what we could do????
Thank you
end result broken ankle since then his leg is swollen and he retains water he still has sore thighs and no felling in the leg from the knee down.....any suggestions where or what we could do????
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Steroid shot will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The absence of feeling from the leg down can be due to a nerve injury or a swelling around the nerve root. This swelling is likely to reduce in next few weeks and the sensation will gradually return to normal. Taking steroid shot will help in reducing the swelling and will help on early recovery.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Steroid shot will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The absence of feeling from the leg down can be due to a nerve injury or a swelling around the nerve root. This swelling is likely to reduce in next few weeks and the sensation will gradually return to normal. Taking steroid shot will help in reducing the swelling and will help on early recovery.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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