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Left Foot Drop
Hi I am Aditya. On April 3 I undergone through an implant removal surgery in my left leg knee and tibia. After the surgery I had a foot drop in me left foot from then I started taking physiciotherapy and using Foot drop splint it's been 2 months and still I didn't find any change in my foot moment could anyone please tell me how much time it takes and is it curable or not.I am feeling depressed because I didn't expected this after my surgery so please tell me how much time it takes and suggest me few exercises if it is possible.
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Chiropractic Mobilization will help.
Avoid bending in front. Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily.
Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
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Yes it Takes Time But if There is No Improvement in Two Months Better You Take A Second Opinion From Any Other Physiotherapist Coz Time Plays The Most Important Role in Any Recovery & First Three Months Are Very Crucial.
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It will take time of 4-6 months to recover, dont get depressed, continue physiotherapy sessions and so exercises at home even after physio sessions.
It is connected to nerves, it will take time recover, if there is no improvement, consult in person with expert physiotherapist or neuro physician for diagnosis.
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What kind of treatment you are taking in Physiotherapy? Are you doing treatment continuously for two months?
Did you do nerve conduction study?
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You should consult a Physiotherapist or Orthopaedist or Neurologist through online or in person for further evaluation and treatment.
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Nerve recovery takes time.
You have to be consistent with physiotherapy and exercises.
Keep a check on your nutrition as well.
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Consult neurologist and do a nerve conduction test if needed.
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Dr. Senthil Kamalasekaran
Sports Medicine Surgeon
29 yrs exp
Chennai
Please can you send me the X-ray of your knee with your implant in situ
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It usually gets better if the nerve is stretched or bruised .. time duration can be upto 4-5 months. Recovery will be suggested by electrical sensation in the region of nerve recovery. However if the nerve is cut or transected highly unlikely then recovery is doubtful...
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What id suggest is - BE POSITIVE have faith in your surgeon..... take Nerve recovery meds and multivitamins. DO PHYSIOTHERAPY EXERCISES and wear a foot drop splint... Do a nerve conduction study and take a Neurologist opinion
DR SENTHIL KAMALASEKARAN
SENIOR CONSULTANT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
CHENNAI ORTHO CLINIC / Apollo hospitals Chennai
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