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Right foot drop post operation
How long does it take for foot drop to recover post hip joint surgery as at time of surgery in october post operation there was sciatic nerve palsy. Will the normal movement be regained?
Ps - Foot fingers movement restored recently
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Physio is giving you an interrupted galvanic current and let me know what pulse duration because that is what will matter in nerve regeneration please don’t be late for more than three weeks otherwise the recovery want to be complete you can fix up an appointment with us on track to call or share your number
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in cases with nerve involvement recovery is very slowly as foot fingers movement restored slowly slowly more improvement will be there .
continue doing exervice regularly .
muscle stimulation gives more better result in such cases you can visit near by ohysiotgerapy clinic they can guide you more and help you in faster recovery.
take care and recover soon
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try to wear ankle foot orthosis for better result. before taking heat therapy check for sensory loss .
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do regular exercise
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wear orthosis
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Recovery period varies from case to case and it depends on severity of nerve injury as well.
According to given information you have good scope of recovery but still we would need to go through your reports and proper examination is required.
We can guide you proper exercises online to hasten your recovery. Regular physiotherapy treatment will bring you fast recovery.
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take proper heat and try to keep yourself properly covered in winters to avoid stiffness.
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Regular stretchings will avoid malpositioning of foot and muscle imbalance.
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You need to consult a Physiotherapist for complete assessment and treatment.
It can be treated with proper rehabilitation.
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Foot drop is an unfortunate complication of total hip arthroplasty and most of the time, it is due to stretching of the sciatic nerve; sometimes it can be due to positioning. Most of the cases are due to neuropraxia or stretching and would resolve/recover with time. However, if it has not resolved for 10 months, I would consider a nerve conduction test to examine the nerve and identify the site of pathology. If the foot drop is permanent, the only option is orthotic and physical therapy. Though nerve exploration is a possibility, results are not predictable. In long standing cases, if the foot has deformity and interferes with gait, then a fusion of the foot is performed.
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Yes But More The Time Passes More it Becomes Difficult to Regain Movement.
Reports Are Required to Prescribe Right Treatment. As it's Not A Simple Case of Pain or Spasm.
Also A Video Examination of The Foot is Required. So Better You Take Online Consultation For it.
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