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Nerve damage during acl surgery.

2017-08-01 22:35:24
Sir it's been 20 days of my ACL RECONSTRUCTION using hamstring (Autograft). U have numbness around the wound. But my lower leg drastically reduced in size and look so thin and weak. Calf's diameter and rigidity is reduced. Is that normal?? What are the symptoms of a major nerve damage?? At night I can see some rashes on my leg (like mosquito bite
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Hi, Have you consulted your surgeon about this.? Because the symptoms you are telling refers to a nerve injury.
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You can go for a NCV test.
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Check for any foot drop signs!

Answered2017-08-02 04:01:36

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