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Total Hip Replacement
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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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Wait for Improvement till 6-8 weeks, it may improves if only minor injuries
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
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6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Not medical negligence..
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Dr. Nanda Kumar Bhairi
Orthopedic surgeon
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
It can be neuropraxia it will usually improve
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedic Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Nellore
Its not medical negligence
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