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What Causes Constant Tingling Sensation In Legs Post Spinal Fusion Surgery?

Two and a half years ago I HAD A FUSION OF L4 & L5. When I woke up in the recovery room I had pain and tingling in my left leg from just below the knee to the Big toe. The doctor didn t seem too concerned about it and said it should clear up in 6 to 9 months. While the pain went away the tingling has not and has spread to the inside of the right leg from the waist to the inside of the right foot and the same for the left side. I had a L5, S1 fusion and SI joint fusion in January 2015. The tingling only gets worse the more I stand and walk. It s as if both legs are being compressed.
Fri, 17 Apr 2020
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Hello,

* The constant tingling in legs post spinal fusion surgery indicates most likely compression of underlying nerve roots at the spinal level which are emerging to supply the distal limbs.

* In my clinic, after thorough clinical examination, I do recommend

- MRI lower lumbar spine

- Nerve conduction study lower limbs ( both sides )

If any of the reports are available, I am awaiting for your response.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Causes Constant Tingling Sensation In Legs Post Spinal Fusion Surgery?

Hello, * The constant tingling in legs post spinal fusion surgery indicates most likely compression of underlying nerve roots at the spinal level which are emerging to supply the distal limbs. * In my clinic, after thorough clinical examination, I do recommend - MRI lower lumbar spine - Nerve conduction study lower limbs ( both sides ) If any of the reports are available, I am awaiting for your response. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel