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What Causes Numbness In Leg After A Knee Injury?
Question: i HAVE HAD ONGOING NUMBNESS, LOSS OF SENSITIVITY IN MY RIGHT GREAT TOE AREA AFTER INJURING MY KNEE LAST YEAR. I HAVE HAD BLOOD TESTS WITH NO INDICATION OF UNDERLYING DEFICIENCY ISSUES. WHAT TYPE OF PHYSICIAN SHOULD I SEE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE? MY PCP IS NOT CLEAR WHERE TO GO. ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON CLAIMS NO RELATION TO KNEE INJURY - MENISCUS TEAR
Brief Answer:
See a neurologist!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms of loss of sensitivity that you have described. These symptoms are suggestive of a nerve damage. Probably the knee injury affected some of the nerve fibers destined to innervate this area. Did you have any difficulties raining this toe upward?
I will suggest that you consult a neurologist who would clearly map out which of the nerve fibers are damaged that may explain this. Unfortunately, nerve damage rarely has a complete recovery or cure. Physical therapy on how to cope with the condition is the best available means of addressing this condition.
In all, these symptoms are probably explained by nerve damage. This most likely occurred about the same time the knee injury was sustained.
I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
See a neurologist!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms of loss of sensitivity that you have described. These symptoms are suggestive of a nerve damage. Probably the knee injury affected some of the nerve fibers destined to innervate this area. Did you have any difficulties raining this toe upward?
I will suggest that you consult a neurologist who would clearly map out which of the nerve fibers are damaged that may explain this. Unfortunately, nerve damage rarely has a complete recovery or cure. Physical therapy on how to cope with the condition is the best available means of addressing this condition.
In all, these symptoms are probably explained by nerve damage. This most likely occurred about the same time the knee injury was sustained.
I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
When i was taking NSAIDS for my knee pain the sensitivity issue (numbness)in my right foot would subside substantially, and it is still variable. Unfortunately, my orthopedic Dr.( actually PA, never got a doctor) told me it probably wasn't associated with my knee injury even though I clearly linked the two issues clinically.I dont seem to have any issues with movement of my toe or leg just uncomfortable numb sensation in the great toe and pad.
I have asked my PCP to set up a referral to a neurologist based on you comments that support my own feelings. Thank you.
I have asked my PCP to set up a referral to a neurologist based on you comments that support my own feelings. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Thank you too!
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for this follow up information.
Keep me posted when you visit the neurologist.
I wish you well.
Thank you too!
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for this follow up information.
Keep me posted when you visit the neurologist.
I wish you well.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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