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2021-09-26 11:07:26
My father was recently operated for pituitary edenoma and they placed a lumbar drain post surgery. Not when he walked for the first time post surgery after 4 days he had a foot drop. Doctor said it might be becoz of lumbar drain procedure and it will come to normal in 3 to 8 weeks. Please advice. Will this happen commonly. Will he walk normal back again . Help us please.
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It is not common. Needs physical examination and EMG to localize.
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