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Could Nerves Being Pinched During Lower Back Surgery Lead To Pain And Numbness In Legs?

I just had lower back surgery and some nerves were pinched b my left leg for left leg has no pain but right leg has pain and two last toes are numb. Doctor said work was mma mainly done Linn right side and that our should stop in a few days outs this true
Fri, 2 May 2014
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Yes, spinal nerve roots can be "jangled" during spine surgery. Nerve tissue is particularly delicate, so it can take months, and sometimes years, for it to settle down. But the pain should settle down over the next few days, while it may take longer for the numbness to resolve but that should be less of a problem.
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Could Nerves Being Pinched During Lower Back Surgery Lead To Pain And Numbness In Legs?

Yes, spinal nerve roots can be jangled during spine surgery. Nerve tissue is particularly delicate, so it can take months, and sometimes years, for it to settle down. But the pain should settle down over the next few days, while it may take longer for the numbness to resolve but that should be less of a problem.