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Should I Be Concerned About Tingling And Numbness In Hands After Surgery?

I dislocated my patella back in August 2013, and 3 weeks ago had surgery to correct it - I m having tingling and numbness in my hands and feet consistently since the surgery. It s not getting better, and in fact seems to be getting worse. The amount of time between numbness is getting less and less, and it s gone from tingling to almost 100% numb at times. I m due back at work in the next few weeks and have to be able to use my hands to type. Should I be concerned? Or is this something that may fix itself?
Wed, 24 Aug 2016
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Neurologist, Surgical 's  Response
Hi. tingling and numbness in hands and feet is not related to patella surgery.

This could be due to various causes like
hypocalcemia
iron and B12 deficiency
spinal cord diseases

You need to be investigated and advised to meet with neurologist. Thanks
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Should I Be Concerned About Tingling And Numbness In Hands After Surgery?

Hi. tingling and numbness in hands and feet is not related to patella surgery. This could be due to various causes like hypocalcemia iron and B12 deficiency spinal cord diseases You need to be investigated and advised to meet with neurologist. Thanks