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What Is The Remedy For Pain Due To Sciatic Nerve Palsy/drop Foot?
Hi, I had a THR on right leg Jan/2001. Subsequently I have sciatic nerve palsy/drop foot. I have been in severe pain since and if anything have developed more problems with sores that take forever to heal. I am taking baclofen 10mg twice a day and amitriptyline 25mg once at bedtime. Is there anything else that would help with pain. What is the statute of limitation for this type of injury
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
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For foot drop, physical therapy and wearing suitable orthotic shoe with spring from top of shoe to anke strap so that drop is compensated if little bit power in muscles of leg and foot is there and some mvement is possible.A thorugh muscle mapping for motor functions of leg and foot musles should be done for determining grade of individual group of muscles and suitable physical therapy and orthotic appliance aid is advised, so consult both orthopedic doctor and a physical therapist and orthotics specialist. Fr severe pain, your doctor shall prescribe anti-inflammatory and analgesics suiting you.Some therapist also advise muscle nerve stimulators, vibrators for preventing wasting of muscles further due to disuse. its all very systematic and done in specialized orthopedics clinics or hospital and it can give you reasonably good quality of life
best wishes
For foot drop, physical therapy and wearing suitable orthotic shoe with spring from top of shoe to anke strap so that drop is compensated if little bit power in muscles of leg and foot is there and some mvement is possible.A thorugh muscle mapping for motor functions of leg and foot musles should be done for determining grade of individual group of muscles and suitable physical therapy and orthotic appliance aid is advised, so consult both orthopedic doctor and a physical therapist and orthotics specialist. Fr severe pain, your doctor shall prescribe anti-inflammatory and analgesics suiting you.Some therapist also advise muscle nerve stimulators, vibrators for preventing wasting of muscles further due to disuse. its all very systematic and done in specialized orthopedics clinics or hospital and it can give you reasonably good quality of life
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