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What Causes Numbness In Leg After Back Surgery?
Question: my wife age 53 had back surgery (spinal stenosis) one month back. Now she is having numbness in left leg, from hip joint to toes.What may be the reason and remedy. regards
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Brief Answer:
Was the numbness present prior to operation?
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. To help you better please tell me -
1.The numbness came after the operation or was present before the operation?
2.Is she able to walk on her toes and heels ?
Looking forward to your reply.
Meanwhile she may be given Vitamin B12 and B6 to help her in recovery.
Wishing her good health.
Take care
Was the numbness present prior to operation?
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. To help you better please tell me -
1.The numbness came after the operation or was present before the operation?
2.Is she able to walk on her toes and heels ?
Looking forward to your reply.
Meanwhile she may be given Vitamin B12 and B6 to help her in recovery.
Wishing her good health.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1997
Answered : 1619 Questions
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