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What Causes Numbness In The Toe After A Knee Replacement Surgery?

I had my left knee replaced 2/14/17, and got along really well. The doctor even released me early. Since before my replacement, the toe next to my big toe has been numb or tingling. My feet and left leg have been swelling up real badly since before the surgery and it has all been blamed on that. Now though, it s still doing it. Should I be worried about the numbness and tingling? I am also on blood pressure meds and about 10-15 years ago I had a couple of tia s . Since my surgery I have also put on weight.
Thu, 22 Jun 2017
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Hello dear
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I have gone through your concern in depth .

@ Numbness in toe is due to some nerve damage during surgery
@ Swelling has many reasons - fluid retention due to cardiac component
- dependent oedema in relation to position - cellulitis ( inflammatory )
- some plaster or cast related if applied - renal function issue

Hope this will help you .
Feel free to ask further questions .
Thanks for evaluating my answer thoroughly .
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What Causes Numbness In The Toe After A Knee Replacement Surgery?

Hello dear Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have gone through your concern in depth . @ Numbness in toe is due to some nerve damage during surgery @ Swelling has many reasons - fluid retention due to cardiac component - dependent oedema in relation to position - cellulitis ( inflammatory ) - some plaster or cast related if applied - renal function issue Hope this will help you . Feel free to ask further questions . Thanks for evaluating my answer thoroughly . Regards .