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Suggest Treatment For Leg Weakness Caused By Osteoarthritis
Question: I was just preparing supper and my leg collapsed and my foot feels like it gained 5 lbs. I fell a couple of weeks ago.
Brief Answer:
Can be nerve root compression or osteoarthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Sudden collapse of the leg while standing can be due to a nerve root compression at the level of lumbar spine or due to osteoarthritic changes.
It is good that you have not injured yourself. This needs a detailed evaluation by an orthopedician. The treatment will depend on the cause.
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
Can be nerve root compression or osteoarthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Sudden collapse of the leg while standing can be due to a nerve root compression at the level of lumbar spine or due to osteoarthritic changes.
It is good that you have not injured yourself. This needs a detailed evaluation by an orthopedician. The treatment will depend on the cause.
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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