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Total Hip Replacement

2024-06-17 18:42:02
My mother got TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT surgery done 2 days back. Now she is having pain and numbness in her foot. Upon asking doctor he said its a side effect of total hip replacement surgery sometimes u develop foot drop problem but it will get cured with time. We are really worried is it really a side effect or a medical negligence? Please guide
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Wait for Improvement till 6-8 weeks, it may improves if only minor injuries
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Answered2024-06-18 14:38:38

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Not medical negligence..

Answered2024-06-18 03:30:10

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Its not medical negligence

Answered2024-06-18 01:23:32

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It can be neuropraxia it will usually improve

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