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Why Having No Feeling Where Surgery Was Done On Broken Ankle?

Hi yes i broke my ankle in 3 places in october and had surgery to repair the ankle. I was released with restrictions to go back to work(home care) but because my job cannot accomodate me with the restrictions can my doctor reverse the decision to keep me off till my next appointment which is April 30th, which will put me at 6 months. Also why do i have no feeling on the right side of my foot and ankle where the surgery was
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
I can not say if he can keep on resting you, he can write that you should not do heavy work. For not having any feeling at your surgical site, this is because of cutting of nerves due to surgical incision. This is a temporary condition and it will be better soon.
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Why Having No Feeling Where Surgery Was Done On Broken Ankle?

I can not say if he can keep on resting you, he can write that you should not do heavy work. For not having any feeling at your surgical site, this is because of cutting of nerves due to surgical incision. This is a temporary condition and it will be better soon.