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Can A Nerve Damage Caused During A Back Surgery Be Repaired?
My gastroc muscle in my right leg has atrophied as a result of nerve damage after back surgery. I also have pain in my right foot . I have tried physics therapy and lyrica for the pain. Is there anything that can repair the nerve damage that has occurred most probably at the s-1, l-5 level?
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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The pain associated can be managed with Pregabalin, physiotherapy and opioids. Nerve repair and healing requires time and may not lead to a full in recovery.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The pain associated can be managed with Pregabalin, physiotherapy and opioids. Nerve repair and healing requires time and may not lead to a full in recovery.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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