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What Causes Numbness In Leg Post Knee Replacement Surgery?
Question: I had knee replacement surgery 6 months ago. I have had numbness in my leg below the knee and the bottom of my foot feels like I am walking on pillows. The surgeon says it is neuropathy, but I did not have this before the surgery. I would appreciate a second opinion in regard to this diagnosis.
Brief Answer:
It seems to be neuropathy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
It seems to be neuropathy. I do not think it is related to the knee replacement surgery. A detailed clinical examination and few investigations like EMG & Nerve conduction studies are needed to establish a correct diagnosis of your problem. I suggest you to consult a Neurophysician and follow the advice.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
It seems to be neuropathy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
It seems to be neuropathy. I do not think it is related to the knee replacement surgery. A detailed clinical examination and few investigations like EMG & Nerve conduction studies are needed to establish a correct diagnosis of your problem. I suggest you to consult a Neurophysician and follow the advice.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
I received a nerve conduction study from my surgeon's referral. The diagnosis was neuropathy. I can not understand, that if I did not have this condition before my surgery, how all of a sudden the day after my surgery, I have it.
Brief Answer:
let me know
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Let me know whether the neuropathy is in both limb or only in operated limb.
Warm regards.
let me know
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Let me know whether the neuropathy is in both limb or only in operated limb.
Warm regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Only in operated limb.
Brief Answer:
could be because of nerve damage.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It could be because of nerve damage due to tourniquet or tight bandage during surgery.
Warm regards.
could be because of nerve damage.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It could be because of nerve damage due to tourniquet or tight bandage during surgery.
Warm regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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