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Have Numbness In Ankle Along With Pain In The Calf, Knee And Upper Thigh

I had a vein in my left leg laziered on Oct 25 but now I have numbness in my ankle and up my shin, also pain has been occuring on my calf and up behind my knee and upper thigh. I don't want to go back to that surgeon but my husband says I have to. I had called the office telling them about the numbness in my ankle, the nurse a male, said just go by the insturction on your discharge sheet. stating that every ones healing time is different. well the ankle and shin are still numb. do you think it is something he hit in there, the doctor is denieing that it is something he did. I'm lost as to what to do
Tue, 28 Jan 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

This can be side effect of laser therapy.
You need to consult your surgeon or take opinion from other surgeon and find cause of numbness.
EMG-NCV[ nerve conduction study ] may help.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Have Numbness In Ankle Along With Pain In The Calf, Knee And Upper Thigh

Hello, I have studied your case. This can be side effect of laser therapy. You need to consult your surgeon or take opinion from other surgeon and find cause of numbness. EMG-NCV[ nerve conduction study ] may help. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.