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Do Leg And Nerve Injuries Get Better With Time?

I fell during a field hockey game over a month ago and have had back pain and numbness in my rt leg as well as burning sensations and numbness and tingling..almost like my leg is asleep...the doctors have done MRI and dont see any disc problems , they believe it is merve related..but do nerve injuries get better?? Will my leg ever feel the same??
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Hi,

If there is no structural damage than nerve injuries definitely get better with time, however, exact prediction is not possible.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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Do Leg And Nerve Injuries Get Better With Time?

Hi, If there is no structural damage than nerve injuries definitely get better with time, however, exact prediction is not possible. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon