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Suggest Treatment For Torn ACL Ligament
Question: Kimberly I did not have a ACL ligament. My doctor gave me a ACL ligament. I can not feel any thing on the left side of my knee it is numb. My doctor told me yesterday I may never have feelings on the left side of my knee again. I'm in so much pain I need something stronger.I'm taking narco it's not helping me send
pain. Can you?
pain. Can you?
Brief Answer:
Lignocaine patch can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A pain after a surgery for ACL construction is a normal finding. The numbness in the area is due to injury to the superficial nerves. You have a deep tissue pain that will take few weeks to subside. if Norco is not helping then only lignocaine patch can be helpful. it is available only under prescription. if there is any swelling or fluid collection then infection also needs to be ruled out. Taking pregabalin and methylcobalamin can help if it is nerve related pain. You need to write to your orthopedician to get all these prescribed. Till then keeping the leg elevated on two pillows while resting will help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Lignocaine patch can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A pain after a surgery for ACL construction is a normal finding. The numbness in the area is due to injury to the superficial nerves. You have a deep tissue pain that will take few weeks to subside. if Norco is not helping then only lignocaine patch can be helpful. it is available only under prescription. if there is any swelling or fluid collection then infection also needs to be ruled out. Taking pregabalin and methylcobalamin can help if it is nerve related pain. You need to write to your orthopedician to get all these prescribed. Till then keeping the leg elevated on two pillows while resting will help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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