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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Sciatic Nerve Damage?
I have a player that constantly gleans and thrives on attention from supposedly being injured practically every game and miraculously recovers to play in the next game. Recently, he landed awkward on his lower back, claiming he could not move his legs, pain in his Lower back and both legs. After running tests at the hospital last night, he is still in the hospital and the report we are receiving is that he had sciatic nerve damage. How can we tell if he is faking or not?
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
Hi,
Sciatic nerve damage leads to foot drop. You cannot walk properly if your sciatic nerve is damaged. There will be pain and pricking sensation in your whole lower limb along with pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
Sciatic nerve damage leads to foot drop. You cannot walk properly if your sciatic nerve is damaged. There will be pain and pricking sensation in your whole lower limb along with pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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