Numbness after surgery, when will it go away? Advice from a physical therapist
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video physical therapist Nick Sivrich explains why numbness can happen, when numbness is okay to have and how long it will take to go away.
Thank you for you message. I am 43 & have had Seizures since I was 6 years old. I was having around 30 a month and i had a Brain Resection where the Dr cut the piece of brain out that was causing my Seizures. On Feb 16th 2024 & i haven't had a seizure since. But my left side is having numbness. My Dr told me that it will go away just give it time. I do physically therapy everyday for it. But your video helped me to just keep in mind i just need to be patient. So Thank you Again.
i had jaw surgery and they layed me on my arm for 12 hours my right hand has been numb for 3 months now do you think the feeling will come back im a heavy set dude i have some feeling in the hand and it has been getting better but very slowly
Curious on how you're doing a year later. Do you still have numbess in your arm?
Nerves take forever to heal. The good thing is it is starting to slowly come back. Looks like things are on the right track.
i just had lower back surgery and have some numbness on top of my foot, i came across your video thank you so much for sharing.👍
I will give my experience, I had scoliosis surgery 33 years ago at age 18, there was a lot of numbness in my back, I would say most of it cam back in ther first 1-2 years, but a lot came back over many years to come, I mean now at 33 years I think I have more sensation than I did 10 years ago. So never underestimate. those nerves, but you don't want to give false hope either, and maybe my operation was different than many other types of surgery, put also just telling my experience, and to not give up hope.
Thank you so much! I had a hip replacement eight months ago and I have some numbness underneath front toe pads, especially tip of right toe. I don’t see my surgeon until six weeks from now. You put my mind to rest. Thank you again!
Hi I had a hip replacement a month ago n I have the same problem, on my toes n knee pads. There jus numb n I can lift it up! N I was just wondering did ur nurves come back around ur knee area?
Eight weeks ago I went down on a commuter scooter and landed squarely on my left shoulder breaking my clavicle. I went through ORIF surgery a week later and ever since I have a softball size patch of numbness that has caused onset depression and a ton of regret. Had I known about MIPO surgery or given the option of closed reduction nailing I would have at a minimum asked about alternatives instead now finding out the hard way that a solid 50% majority of people (stastically) do not recover 100% from the hyposthesia when clavicular nerve branches are sacrificed in surgery.
Still, I will remain hopeful.
Statistics don't always tell the full story. You are still very early in your recovery process. Good luck!
Thank you. I'm just trying to take things one day at a time. Even without solutions to the problems we still have today, we live in the best of times that we may have a good solution for tomorrow.
Agreed. I felt kind of pressured into ORIF surgery at the moment. But I think it was my only option since the clavicle displacement was severe in my case. How are you holding up btw? I just had surgery 1 month ago and my shoulder and chest are numb.
I had spinal injury C1-C4 (incomplete Injury) in 21 Sep 2017 in traffic accident. Until now it is 26 Nov 2017 already. I cannot feel my body part and lower part (chest, waist, legs). They are numb. However, after surgery for 3 weeks, sometimes my leg move itself (knees, ankles, feet), i cannot manage to control it yet, but i can feel hot in my legs. Is it good sign? How long that numbness go away?
I can move my arm, hand normally
phanna kem those accidents can be very severe. Spinal cord injuries are mich different than just a single nerve being injured. The numbness you have may never go away, but it could take up to 1-2 years if any. The warmth you feel is good because it is a sign that you are getting some sort of activity in your legs. Get well soon and thank you for watching!
That happens to me,I can see the left foot; goes slightly to the left, numbness on the lefft foot sole as well
Olimer Torres do you have disc problems in your back?
Makes sense. My disc herniation was pressing on those nerves for years now anyway. Just had microdiscectomy 10 days ago and do have numbness on my left foot but am finally pain free! After so long having a normal back feels incredible so for me the numbness I have is an okay trade off. Thanks for the video 👍🏽
I had L5S1 hernia. I was operated two days ago (23.2.2022). I feel pain and numbness.
@@milekrizman how you feeling now
@@crystalwiser5980 great. I should gone to surgery sooner. I am 40 year old man and starting my life from beggining.
@@crystalwiser5980 I had spinal fusion L5S1 and I have Titanium screws in that part of lower back.
@@milekrizman thankyou same age bracket looking into surgery every one I talk to who has had surgery seems to say the same thing I'm glad your feeling better .
The numbness of my front shoulder is the bottleneck for training my shoulders right now. I've had a clavicular fracture, bone was completly broken through right in the middle. For some reason, maybe because they had to move the bone pieces together, my shoulder is pretty darn weak now. I have the same problem with the upper chest, wich is reasonable because of the location of the fracture and surgery.
How long has it been since surgery and did you leave plate on clavicle?
@@LuisRamirez-zi1nf It's been 13 weeks now. And yes, I gotta keep the plate for like 7 months - 1 year.
I just had knee replacement surgery about six weeks ago and I read it takes about up to a year for the numbness to go away. I’m actually doing pretty well with my physical therapy at home and outpatient I can bend my knee 119°. My leg is almost straight I work very hard and I know it takes time to recover I’ve done everything that my physical therapist told me to do and I see the results. Thank your for the video I really appreciate it help me a lot because I got scared because I want to why my knee was feeling Numb.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad I could help out! Keep up the good work!
The good news is that my leg is straight now to zero and I can bend my knee now 124° I have two more physical therapy sessions . they think I’m doing great.It’s a lot of hard work but it’s worth it if we want to see the results.Most important part is getting your knee to bend and get your legs straight now I have to strengthen my knee now. That will take time I’m still going to do physical therapy at home and go to the gym and get my knee stronger every day.
@@denisesavannah2023 glad to hear you are doing well! Keep up the good work
Your video really help me out ..because i got scared of my numbness after my surgery
I hv gone through two surgeries
Its like Almost a year after my frst surgery and second one is in the last month so i got very scared of my numbness because its a long time . Thnks to you i feel relieved now.
I didnt mess up.my tendons or any thing.
Just the fracture..im already walking more than i could in the beginning..but my ankle swells up after a while...thank you
I'm recovering from Tibia ORIF surgery ... gun shot wound... there was numbness prior to the surgery as a result of the gunshot to the tibia... it's about the same now that they did the surgery... so is it likely that it will never go away?
It is possible that it will unfortunately. Time will tell. Especially because it was caused by a gun shot.
I'm destroyed by how calmly Mr Sivrich says "it's probably not coming back". I'm 1-month post-op after a clavicle fracture, for which I had 2 surgeries in a week, and utterly scared of this numbness might be here to stay. Is there anything I can do to avoid that fate or can a neurological prosedure not fix the issue should the hypoesthesia remain after the 1 and a half year mark?
*click* thank you for watching. I am by no means a neurological expert. I simply give advice on my experience and knowledge. In my experience after a year maybe 2 what feeling you have is what you have. Nerves regenerate very slowly. And sometimes the damage is too severe to overcome.
Hey bud, I’m at 3 weeks after surgery and a plate screwed into my clavicle. My shoulder is a mass of dead flesh. I feel nothing in it still and it’s a strange almost sickly feeling. A late reply after 4 years but hey hope you see this for the sake of it
Did it ever get better?
@@metabaron6664 @Jay
After more than 4 years, I think I've forgotten to care about it :) I guess most of the feeling is back. There are super rare cases of internal itchiness where scratching won't do the trick; other than that, meh. We get used to it. Thanks for asking/replying though.
@@ampulistdid you remove the plate ? I just had a plate put onto clavicle 1 month ago. Also, did you recover some feeling back? Are you able to lift ?
Answered halfway through video.
Hair transplant and 3 weeks still numb at the top. Is there anything I can do to reduce the numb such as supplements or heating pad?
Unfortunately it will just take time for the nerves to heal.
@@nsivrich Thanks. I bought a bottle of Neurop Away supplement. Wonder if it will help or did I just waste my money.
Great video. Your way of talking is pretty real and realistic, in differrence to some who only try to be too much optimistic and then the viewers pretty down when the result isn't as expected.
I had back laser surgery (PLDD) for my L4-L5 relatively small lateral disc buldge. 17 days out and still having much leg pain when walking and 10% of my old back pain.
My surgeon caught Covid19 so i talked to another one who says that i might be iritation of the nerves from other discs but they are not for surgery whatsoever.
How long would you wait for your leg nerve/numbness/pain to decrease significantly in my case?
Srry for the long text, thanks in advance.
Thanks for watching! I would give it a minimum of 6 months. Unless things start to get worse. In that case it would e a lot sooner
@@nsivrich Wow thank you for answering me so fast.
Encouraged me for sure.
Wish you the best.
had acdf surgery fused in 4 places my right side was messed up (right arm right chest) that feels better now it slightly has switched over to my left side, is this normal post healing 4 weeks after? not numb but like almost like im feeling recompression
surgeon said it cant be since he looked at the xray but since they were working back there its possible they touched it nicked it or something
i guess my question is can you feel the difference between recompression? vs just surgery post pain/numbness?
Those nerves are aggravated regardless. After that type of surgery it's definitely possible to have these symptoms.
@nicksivrichpt. Hi Nick. Thanks for the video. I had microdiscectomy on L5S1 a little over 3 months ago. Still feel pain of various degree in both legs (before the surgery only in the right leg). Also, numbness around calf and toes area. Had another MRI done a week ago that shows no reherniation but still an inflamed nerve. Do you think if I don’t reherniate then eventually pain in my legs should disappear, right? I mean, there is no reason for it to persist? I did some OT, now doing stretching and core strengthening on my own. Will appreciate your feedback.
Thanks for watching and your comments! 3 months is still early, but it depends on how long the nerve was compressed. If it was chronic then it could take a while to heal. Over 1 year possibly. If the MRI shows inflammation I would say it could take a while. Keep up with the exercise!
Nick Sivrich, DPT WOW! That was quick, thanks Nick )). So, I had back pains for years on and off and then I had an ACL surgery on the left knee and started compensating on the right side. Started feeling a lot of sciatic pain, especially going down the stairs. Then one day out of nowhere had excruciating pain in my right leg, went to ER and had microD that day. I know it’s different for everybody, but given my bad condition, do you think eventually the pain should go away? Sorry, I am insisting on your answer )). Sometimes during “bad days” I think I will never be pain free.
@@petyaklipo7331 you have to give it time. What I suggest is that you continue to move. Don't just sit around when you are in pain. Move move move! Motion is lotion. Work on your entire body. Legs, core upper body. I don't see a reason that your pain can't be controlled to the point you can barely notice it. You have to have patience and make sure to stay active and positive.
Hello friend how you doing now??
Excellent material/video 📹
Thank you for making this video! I had total hip replacement surgery 7 weeks back and I get current like feeling when anybody touches the inner thigh or inner leg. Is this normal? Or has the surgery damaged any nerve? How long would this take to heal and return to normal?
Thanks for watching! The amount of nerves that are cut through during this surgery can cause symptoms like you have. It can take 18-24 months. But sometimes sooner.
@@nsivrich Thank you for quick response! It helps.
I got lipo in Mexico and I can’t feel my fingers I feel like I lost my finger.. when you said 6 months to a year or permanent I can’t stop crying
Nerves can take up to 2 years to fully heal. Give it time. That's worse case scenario.
Does physical therapy interfere with connective tissue healing post ankle surg
No actually the exact opposite! Physical therapy promotes tissues to heal. Motion is lotion along with strength training.
@@nsivrich any studies to support your position
@@comodice905 you can Google physical therapy and connective tissue healing and find a ton of info. Here is one that I have found.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2662433/
@Nick Sivrich, DPT great job really appreciate your efforts kind sir. You are a scholar and a gentlemen 🚹 👏 ✨️ ❤️ 💕 💖 🚹 👏 ✨️
I had 3 level bilateral lumbar rhizotomy two weeks ago. My right leg still isn't working properly. I've fallen 4 times. Can only weight bare on leg if I lock it straight. My lumbar pain is gone but now I can't walk! Seeing surgeon tomorrow!
Hello, I had surgery 2.5 weeks ago for my ruptured Achilles and I sometimes have these sharp hypersensitive pain in my heel as well as tingling in my outside of my foot. Is the sharp pain in the heel normal?
Thanks for watching! Yes considering that is where the tendon was reattached it should be painful for a little while. Long recovery ahead, but the sensitivity will go away throughout your recovery time. The numbness is normal as well. Nerves are disturbed during surgery, especially ones that are responsible for sensation.
Hello! I had a achilles surgery in June. And I have numbness also around my ankle on outside lower base so to say and on my big toe. So you re not alone. Also i had some tingling at the beggining but its going away. I wish i could say the same about the numbness
Thanks for putting this video out
Dan The Man thanks for watching!
Thank you man I am a welder had an a bad accident shattered elbow .Dr.s told me I was only was only gonna be able to move it very little he told this a life injury and so I took things in my hands and found my own orthopedic surgeon and I can almost get it all the way straight. And I haven't gone to therapy yet I used my elbow as soon as I could I live on a cattle farm so I used it all the time.my concern was that there is numbness in my hand after surgery and I'm a welder my hands are very important $ wise but as time passes its getting better but it's gonna take some time like you explained in your video thanks again keep up the good work
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad my video helped explain things for you. Good luck in your recovery!
Hey, I had a multilevel lumbar spinal fusion roughly two years ago (about 27 months ago), and I have had numbness in a small portion of my upper thigh ever since. However, recently (over the past week), it has started to hurt very occasionally, kind of like this light throbbing pain in intervals of roughly twenty seconds, for over twenty minutes. At first I was wondering if this meant I was going to be regaining some feeling, but I haven't, and now I'm worried. Do you think this is something I ought to contact my surgeon about?
Yes I would definitely contact the surgeon about your symptoms.
Hi Nick
lateral approach on an L3 L4 fusion in combination with posterior hardware approach as well
my question I’m having trouble with the hip flexors how long does the muscle need to recover before strengthening I’m concerned about scar tissue and being too aggressive
The Psoas major is cut to access The approach the lateral fusion how long does that muscle take to recover I know a pulled muscle can take up to 2 to 3 weeks
Now when you have a muscle that is cut split what’s the recovery time ? I wanna start doing exercises strengthening I am still unable to lift the leg up and put it inside of a pant leg
Thanks for the question! When that particular muscle is cut we avoid actuve repetitive hip flexion for at least 6 months. That will just irritate it. You can do other strength training such as squats, lunges, dead lifts and such. Talk to your surgeon and PT for their opinion.
My husband had a knee scope in 2014 using a knee blocker and he still has recurrent bouts of numbness around the inner thigh. The more he walks or stands the more the numbness sets in but it's not as prominent when running or hiking. He was evaluated for nerve damage, but they didn't find anything. He's going back to the doctor, but I just wanted to get your opinion.
My first thought would have been nerve damage. Are this point the nerve would have been healed by now. It may have nothing to do with his knee and may be coming from his back. Has he had his back checked out? He may have a nerve being irritated in his back during certain activities.
Thanks so much for your expertise! No one ever considered this as a possibility.
@@mmallory24 anytime!
I had an osteochondroma surgery removal recently, under the knee cap to the far right side. when i tried to touch the area near the incision, it was exactly similar to the effect of anesthesia when it kicks in, and it felt like i am not touching my skin directly and as if it is covered in something, like multiple layers, or as if the nerves are so far deep. It's been 4 days since the surgery.
@@blackdalia3912 give it time it will come back. Could take a while.
Great video dude!
I had ACLr with hamstrings
My outer part of leg below patella there is numbness!!
Can u make videos for hamstrings exercises after acl surgery with hamstrings graft!
Hello does you get your answer I also have same issue
I just had C4-C6 disc replacement 2.5 weeks ago and woke up with my upper back shoulder blades numb and the areas that have feeling are painful to touch. Sometimes it had a slight burning sensation. I mentioned this to my doctor but he said he’s never heard of his patients with these symptoms after surgery. Other levels of my spine are fine based on my MRI. Could you please advise?
Thanks Doc... I had a microdiscectomy 2 months ago and I do have my left tigh, heel, toes numb and I'm not too worry about that but right after surgery I could not put my weight on my left leg because I would fall. Now, when i walk i just put all my weight on my right side to be able to move with a cane and what I noticed is that while I'm walking the left leg just doesn't response. It hard to explain but I go to physical therapy and they tape me and it helps but I hope that the nerve regenerates.
Thank you for the video, it does helps me to understand a bet more of what to expect from now...
I'm in the same exact boat as you. Just hoping the nerve will regenerate but am losing hope that it will :( It's very sad
Same boat… just 3 days post op… But hoping it comes back.
I have some numbness and pain from a plantar fasciotomy i had 4.5 months ago and it recently got worse as i had a busy week on my feet, hopefully its just a temporary setback. Is there any thing i can do to speed up the process and help healing of scar tissue and nerve damage? I've started massaging the area for 5-10 mins/day with my thumbs.
Recently I have done my hip replacement surgery 3 week ago now i feel pain in my feet and numbness in feet. I cant put my feet proper on surface its painful feet. But when i lay down i feel little bit pain. No swelling
Thanks for watching! Typically this is not a symptom after hip replacement surgery. I would talk to your surgeon. It sounds like a nerve could have been affected during surgery.
Did u find relief???
I went to one of the best surgeon in the country @ HSS. I didn't have any numbness on my right side. Now I hardly feel my big toe. What's really difficult is I'm a drummer. At times I can control my foot, but it not consistent. I'm 3+ years out of surgery, and it's extremely frustrating *nevermind the pain
Day 6 post ACL/Meniscus and my leg is still super numb and tingly all around the incision on my shin to the right just below the knee cap is the worst and even into my calf, mostly below the knee cap but some above. Will this go away I’m super nervous. I want to be able to feel here. How can I get this back. My knee is also super tight and hard to bend. I’m doing my exercises and still working on gaining my quad muscle. I can’t lift my leg at all or pull it up. I wish I would have known this before I got it done dang! 🤦♂️
I'm assuming you had a patellar tendon graft? Numbness is normal and can take up to 18 months to go away. 6 days is very early in the process. You will most likely be in PT for a minimum of 6 months. Depending on what you are trying to get back to. Could be longer. Keep doing what they tell you. Do a lot on your own and don't just rely on what you do in the clinic. Good luck!
My Cousin was operated in his left arm, after the surgery, he can't walk properly but after a few week after the he was getting better. So Right Now, its been 4 months already after his surgery he still can't walk properly, Will he walk properly again?
Thanks for watching and the comment. Im sorry to hear about your cousin. Unfortunately I do not have an answer for you. It is very rare that after an arm surgery you can't walk. Im not sure what could have caused this? What i can say is that it sounds neurological and that he should be evaluated by a specialist.
Thank You
Thats scary i hope my mum heals she had back surgery and the damaged her nerve she is in so much pain and i hope she heals
I’m going through same thing and they don’t know if it’ll come back and I’m scared 31 years old had to have back surgery came home from that next night was paralyzed waist down rush me in for 2nd surgery on spine now I have no feeling in right feet butt hamstrings and junk area shooting pain down my right leg from my back feels like a knife cutting and walking feels like I’m walking on a needle
Hi nick, I recently just had acl surgery and I've had persisting shin and foot numbness for 5 days now. The doctor told me that the numbing feeling should've went away in 1-3 days but it hasn't. I can move my foot, but there is no sensation except for pins and intense heat. Both my foot, shin, and thigh are very swollen currently. At the same time, there is numbness around my injection site, near my groin area. My right ballsack also seems to be kind of inflamed and numb. On my left leg, there is a long strip spaning form around the bottom inner side of my shin, to the inner calf to around my inner upper thigh. However, most of my left leg works fine and my foot and toes all have feeling without pins and needles. I was wondering what the issue was for this, since the only injections they made for the nerve bloc was the femoral nerve block to prevent movement and another inecjtion I believe to prevent sensation. Should I be concerned about this? Is the pins and needle feeling on my right foot due to the heavy inflammation? Thank you!
I would think that the majority of your symptoms are coming from all of the swelling that you currently have. No way of knowing until it goes down. I would continue to monitor and consult your surgeon if things do not improve.
i had acl surgery too on the 28th of dec and my left foot still isn’t back to normal yet.
I had a cystectomy laproscopic surgery, A week back. I feel numbness in my left groin area. Is it normal? How long will it take to heal?
Thanks for watching! Normally nerves take up to a year to heal. Sometimes longer. In your case I would prepare for the year mark just to be safe. Over time it will get better and come back gradually
My left leg was numb for almost 10 yrs told every doctor but non took it serious at all spent 1 yr doing tests at the mayo clinic nothing !! Now o had cervical front and back of neck surgery my left arm so numb i could not tell it was my arm and at first it would swing to left cannot hold anything with that hand but i was happy my legs were good but after few days both are numb i am doing my exercises and walking but if i cant be well i dont know what i will do am 64 and single it makes me feel very sad
Ha e patience with the process of healing. Glad you did get some help
broke my humerus arm wrestling and ended up getting surgery abt 7 weeks ago. Got most of my motion back and now working in strength. My triceps is still numb, which is hindering the strengthening process. If anyone had a similar problem please lmk!!!
Arm huh? Well, after having tumor removal surgery on my left legs, it's become so numb and i can't even move my feet up
@ewalt05 every injury is unique. Nerves take a lot of time. Good luck!
Thanks for your thoughts...I had emergency appendix surgery (it was perforated but did not fully rupture). I was in the hospital for 5 days and on the third day realized part of my right leg was numb. The cause seems to be sciatica from being in the bed for so long. However, about 3 weeks after that a small section of my left upper arm went numb (I was also experiencing sharp nerve pain in that same spot for a while when moving the arm in a certain spot). My right upper arm developed a very small area of numbness about 10 days after that and the latest issue is a very minor burning feeling in my feet, especially when sitting. I cannot get into the neurologist for over 2 months and I am starting to think it might be post surgical neuropathy. This is no pain in these areas but I am still concerned...I'd be curious if you ever ran into something like this before or have any thoughts...thanks!
It's hard to give a definitive answer before you see the neurologist but it does seem like you have those symptoms. I have had several patients over the years with similar symptoms but these were after lumbar surgeries. They were later diagnosed with that.
Hello. I have almost the exact situation right now. I just had an appendix surgery and just after I noticed I can’t feel my right thigh and the back of both feet. First I thought it’s something normal but now I’m a bit worried.. can you please tell me how are you doing now after these months and if the numbness has gone or is it still the same. Thanks
@@spoton2500 the leg is less numb that's for sure. There's no pain so everyone says it's healing, but it takes a REALLY long time. So I feel good about the situation actually...
@@FocalPointPhotographyLLC Thank you for your response; it made me less worried and I wish you a speedy recovery. I have one last question. Have you taken any medications that helped with this situation or was it all natural healing. Thanks
@@spoton2500 All natural pretty much....
Just had a open hand surgery for a ganglion cyst removal 3 months ago. Drs moved a bunch of tendons n nerves out of the way just to get to the stock of the cyst. I got numbness on my hand in between my pointer finger n middle finger. Do you have any idea of how long the nerves around that area would take to heal?
@Conmanstayhigh there is no direct timeline for this. Nerves can take up to 2 years to heal at times. At this point, it's a waiting game. It may not all come back. But considering it was not there before surgery there is a good chance.
This really helped. My legs from the knees down are mad numb after my 2nd Level Spinall Infusion Surgery.
How are you now ?
@@TheSD75 the nerves are still finding there way back, but I'm much much better. I've come from partial paralysis (felt like it basically) and that was due to the strong anathesia during the surgery to drill in my spin, I've come a long ways, back brace, walker, cane, physical therapy etc . I'm released from all of that. I didn't drive for over a month so I had to reprogram my mind behind the wheel. I still have to be careful because sometimes my feet tinkles and I have to be mindful of the gas and break petals. Meds does help. Thanks for your concern 😊
@@shannonjackson8773 Great that you are much better now wishing you a fast recovery 😇
@@TheSD75 I meant thumbs up. TY
@@shannonjackson8773 😇😃
Hi Nick,
I'm 40 y/o male who had l5-s1 microdiscectomy couple of days ago. The reason I did the surgery was numbness, tingling and shooting pain in the sole of my right foot. The herniation occurred 9.5 months ago. The symptoms got worsen when I had to put a closed shoe, or sitting with my legs crossed my or sitting on my knees and I only got noticed of them 3-4 months ago.
The million dollar questions are:
Did I do the surgery on time?
What are the chances of nerve root to heal?
Can I do something to help it heal faster?
Thanks alot
Roey
Hey Roey,
How’s your numbness now? Has it healed? I had the same procedure recently and wondering whether the numbness gets better over time.
@@JertBallssince OP isn’t answering you, maybe you can answer me lol. How is your situation now? I started with numbness, pain in left foot, immense difficulty walking. I’m 5.5 weeks post op. Walking is the only thing that has improved for me so far.
@@Gina-Montana Hi, I’m about 10 months post op now. I don’t have pain but unfortunate still have numbness under the foot and down the outside of my calf.. I can walk fine, run when I need to, it doesn’t affect me in any serious way, but it’s just annoying. Some days worse than others.. I haven’t had the ideal recovery however, with a small toddler, I wasn’t able to prevent myself from bending / carrying etc. And I wasn’t able to rest adequately following my surgery. Overall I would say it’s 80 percent healed, enough to live a normal life, but the numbness is irritating. I can only hope it goes away eventually.
@@JertBalls thank you so much for your quick reply! 10 months out still gives you some time. I went through this with cervical level 10 years ago and it took exactly 18 months. I’m just worried that I didn’t get so lucky this time. It just feels more bleak for some reason. I hope the next 8 months bring you full recovery!
Will having the surgery cause weight lifting to be difficult or decreased range of motion? Once it heals will activities like that feel the same again as they used to?
I had Tibiotalocalcaneal surgery on my right foot almost a month ago....my 1st 3 toes are numb tingling and kinda burning sensation.... it hurts I've did everything to help myself....my surgery also makes my whole right leg hurt sometimes serious along with make my static nerve in my right leg both me along with lower back pain....What do I do from here I'm tired of popping pain killers, nerve pills and sleeping of them only to wake up and start all over again.....with this.
I would start by making an appointment to see a PT. Your foot surgery has nothing to do with your back. Those are 2 separate issues. Also, you are only a month post op. Your foot surgery will be a longer recovery. 6 month minimum most likely.
I had a latarjet surgery on my left shoulder .. it's been 17 days and i still can feel some numbness , paresthesia and burning in the lateral side of my arm .. is it okay ?
If so .. how much does it take to fully heal ?
Thank you so much for this great video
Most feeling comes back within 3 months but can take up to 2 years. It's normal to have what you have.
I just had k wires put into two of my fingers and I get numb and tingly in my pinky and along the side of my hand. It'll happen sporadically depending on different positions and surfaces my arm is laying on.
I had a peroneal tendon subluxation surgery with four permanent anchor sutures placed. I am 8 weeks post op tomorrow and I’ve noticed that I have numbness on the medial side of my incision. Is this normal? I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome hybermobility type. I know the sural nerve is near the two peroneal tendons, however this is my first open surgery so I am worried.
Thanks for the comment and for watching! Numbness after having a surgery is normal especially in the area that it was performed. This numbness can stay for up to 18 months sometimes. It's still very early in your healing process.
Broke my wrist and had surgery 8 weeks ago my thumb is still numb how long can it take up to
It can take up to 2 years at the maximum
Hi nick. I fractured my wrists and had surgery on both with distal plates inserted. 4 weeks later I am out of my casts but have some concerns. On my left I have numbness on the innerside of the thumb and the knuckles obove my pinky finger and ring finger. I have been out of the casts for 2 weeks and my immobilisation of the wrist and hands is going well. I have my first physio app in a week. I was just worried will the feeling return and how long would you give it before concern.
I see these symptoms a lot after this type of surgery. The numbness is from the surgery. Cutting through sensory nerves will cause this to happen. I would give it at least 6-12 months.
Thanks for your prompt reply. Can I oil and massage the numb areas or is it best to leave.
@@MrBeefy786 I usually do some sort of soft tissue mobilization to those areas, but I would consult your surgeon and PT to confirm that would be best for you.
I had a kidney transplant 30 days ago. The numbness and nerve pain surrounding the surgical site is intense. It feel like my groin is constantly on fire and my hip is numb.
Very normal nerve symptoms. Give it at least 6-12 months. Maybe more to start to get feeling back.
Hi I had a disc hysterectomy 2 weeks ago l4 l5 s1 bulging on the right side I hade sharp shooting pain in my abdominal wall prior to surgery and after the surgery I still have the same pain and my abdomen is numb is this normal
I would not say your symptoms post discectomy are normal, but nerves can be tricky. If they are compressed even for a short amount of time they can take a long time to heal. It's still early in your healing process. I would monitor these symptoms and continue to talk to your surgeon about it.
I just had a distal radius surgery last Tuesday along with carpal tunnel release too and my numbness is on my left index finger tip, middle fingertip and partial thumb tip. It's not as bad now but will it slowly improve?
Thanks for watching! Yes symptoms should improve over the next 6 months or so. Nerves take way longer to heal than soft tissue. Just give it some time.
Is there anything in particular to do to help speed up the process and/or help the nerves heal? I recently had clavicle plate removed with incision reopened 2yrs later. Will I get the same amount of feeling back or likely less than what I had after healing from the 1st surgery? Thanks!
Unfortunately you just have to wait patiently for the nerves to heal. And they take a lot longer than regular tissue. The feeling you get back will depend on where they cut and it will be a wait and see. Here is to a speedy recovery!
Did the numbness go away after the first surgery? How long did it take? Also, is 2 years a good time frame to remove plate after? I just had surgery on my right clavicle to install a plate 1 month ago
Hello boss, i had undergone orif surgery on my hand (forearm surgery) it’s been 3months and still feel numbness from the thumb to where the surgery is done… is that normal?
Thanks
same as me ORIF surgery (broken ulna & radius)over a month still numbing & swelling..
Actually I have been operated for debridement surgery of paranasal sinuses for biopsy. Doctor was initially going to do maxillectomy but he didn't as maxilla was fine but he removed tissue samples from rt maxilla, Infra temporal fossa, infraorbital region.
Unfortunately post surgery there's numbness on rt cheek, rt nasal region and rt lip. It looks like damage to infraorbital nerve but will the sensation ever come back in those regions?
Please answer sir.😊🙏
It will take some time to find out for sure. It could take up to a year or two to find out. There is always some sort of numbness after surgery due to cutting through tissue. There is also a chance it will bever come back. At this point you have to let your body heal.
My father, 50 yrs, broke his left tibia in an accident, post that a rod had been installed in the left leg. He's not feeling anything in the foot. Half part is numb and to some points he can feel but not to a good extent. Fingers were not moving but later on it started it's movement. Now he's not sure that this numbness, is prior or post the surgery. My question is sir, will he have the full movement and normal feeling? It's been 11 months after the surgery. Please help me. Thank you.
Shubham Saini thanks for your question and watching the video. Did he have any kind of physical therapy after his accident? Is the movement from decreased motion? Or because of weakness? Numbness and feeling can take up to 2 years to come back. Nerves are very slow to regenerate.
Hi, I am 24 yo male. I had gynecomastia surgery 2 years ago.
But I still feel a little sensation and tightness around that chest area.. Can you give me any solutions?
Thank you
I recently had by forearm fracture surgery i was scared of this numbness now im clear❤
Thank you i was freaking out , I’m
3 months in shoulder and bicep . Feels weird little numb not too much
Excellent video. I had posterior cervical laminectomy without fusion on 21/12/2021. I’m recovering slowly but I feel sensory blunting/numbness over C5-C6 on the left side when the nerve/ wound is pressed. The numbness runs from shoulder to the leg on the left side and I feel a cramp on the left side when walking. Also I experience paresthesia on the right hand elbow and two of the fingers. Is it normal?
Nerves can cause abnormal symptoms at times. I would monitor and have clear communication with your surgeon.
Hello , I had my tumor surgery in head two weeks back. Post surgery suffering numbness in both the hands(4th and 5th) finger. Not sure when it will cure. Any suggestion pls 😊
Was the surgery on your hands? Or head?
@@nsivrich on my head through nasal route endoscopy
How about varicocel bilateral microsurgery surgery, felt penile nunbness and erectyle disfunction afterwards and difficulty urinating, can you please tell me Dr. How long do i need to expect for it to be ok?
This is not my area of expertise with the type of symptoms you are having. I would talk to your surgeon about your concerns. What I can say as I do in this video is that nerves can take up to 2 years to heal. They are the slowing healing tissue in the body.
Hi, I underwent a corrective osteotomy for my boxer's fracture of the 5th metacarpal that didn't unite properly with plaster only treatment. It's been 6 weeks now and I'm out of the cast since 2 weeks and been doing rigorous physio and have more that 80 percent range of motion back so no complaints the only worrying part for me is that I have numbness and desensitized skin right from the middle of my pinky all the way till the shaft of the 5th metacarpal all along and around the surgical scar, I can't feel my skin around it and it's still fairly tight and feels hard. Is this normal and how long should it take for the full feeling to come back. Thank you
Thanks for the question! This is normal and should slowly start to come back over 12 to 18 months. Nerves that are cut through during surgery take a long time to heal. There is a possibility that it may never fully come back.
@@nsivrich Thank you for the promt reply, keeping my fingers crossed. Will post my update as and when recovery happens. Thanks once again.
@@faraz_charania Hey man, any updates?
I have a spinal fusion i .c6-t3
Now I feel shoulder pain down to my finger and have tingling sensation is it normal?
If you were experiencing those symptoms before surgery Usually that goes away after surgery. Sometimes it will take time if that nerve was irritated during surgery.
9 months later after I had my l4, l5, and s1 worked on and i have a cold left foot 24/7, a few of my toes dont respond, i have no feeling on my calf and sciatic nerve acts up everyday. Sometimes it feels like my toes are crossed. I feel sharp pains in my toes as well. Im a lineman. I cant wear boots anymore so its over for me. Shoes are boots my my nerves go crazier. If i cant wear boots I definitely cant wear gaffs so what am i going to do fir a living? What job will hire someone that cant wear shoes or boots? I can build scaffolding, ive done some iron work. 9 months post surgery and i still have issues. The bright side is that i dint feel the agonizing pain i felt 24/7l. I was hurting bad.
Day 1 of medial Meniscus and its numb and a squishy sound when I move my knee.Is that normal?I know they used a muscle blocker.
Normally you will have some swelling a day this could be what is causing the sound. Numbness around the site is also normal.
I developed a numbness at the front of my tongue. I had acdf c4-c7 on 11/18/22. Any clue y that’s is happening and when will it ever go away..cant really taste my food n very over stimulated with hot/cold/spicy food.
These symptoms can be normal but usually only for a short period after surgery. This also could be caused by other health issues. I would talk to your surgeon and PCP about this.
Hi I just came across your video! I had Larascopic gastric sleeve surgery 2 months ago and I’m experiencing numbness sensation from my stomach down to my legs is this normal? Will I ever feel my skin again?
Most likely a superficial nerve was cut with the surgery. Nerves can takenupnto 2 years to heal. I doubt this type of surgery would take that long.
we discussed it with our gynac.she told us it is may be because of that spinal one.she had extreme pain in both of legs from knee to feet past delivery for about 2 and a half months.our gynac suggested foot exercises but she was really unable to do it.after delivery gynac.she found blood infection in her body and gave her antibiotics.earlier in her pregnancy she was diagnosed with hypothyroid.we checked it again and it came with a result negative.she had a burning and tingling sensation like electric shock sensation some 15 days ago.she now has this only in fingers and toes and not for all day but only for 2 hours hardly at dawn time everyday.
I am very much concerned about it.what do you suggest sir?we are going to a md general physician and then after what he/she suggests to do.
i had mircrodiscetomy after 1 month my leg got numb due to nerve compression, now its been 40 days post surgery still not able to stand on my toes with affected leg.
I had L5S1 microdiscectomy last week.
But my front of my thigh a bit of my calf and about half of my feet is numb.i feel a bit weakness in walking. I had numbness after surgery before surgery there was just sciatica. Can I know is it normal to have numbness after surgery.?
Thank you for watching! Most likely they had to move the nerve a little and irritated it a bit. I would monitor it for the next 2- 3 months and let the surgeon and PT know your symptoms. Nerves take a long time to heal.
Hey doc I’ve had regional anaesthesia (hand surgury) and woke up with whole arm numb but I guess that’s normal but my tongue is still numb after 24hr and it’s really bothering me why Is this happening?
Thanks for the comment and for watching! I'm assuming you had a nerve block? If you did the numbness from that in the arm is normal. The tongue is not a normal symptom. The tongue is supplied by one of the cranial nerves and that is nowhere near the area they would give you the nerve block. I would talk to your surgeon about that.
Nick Sivrich, DPT yeah I thought so because I’ve had the same surgery done on my other arm a few months back and my tongue was fine when I woke up and thanks for the clarification and quick reply will be getting in contact with my surgeon as soon as I can. Thanks again 👍 liked and subbed :)
I had Spinal decompressio and Fusion surgery 18months ago. I had partial numbness in my right foot and its still on. It is tiring.
Sorry to hear this. At this point in recovery it may be what it is. Nerves can take longer to heal.
@@nsivrich Thank you for your swift response. The good thing is that I walk well, drive myself to and from work, and I'm off all pain meds. Just taking supplements to aid the healing process. I still have stiffness around the surgery area ( implants - 3 titanium screws), hopefully I'll heal completely.
Thanks again.
Im sorry about asking so much questions but how much is physical therapy without insurance?
Every clinic and company has a different self pay rate. My clinic in PA right outside of Pittsburgh has a self pay rate of $130/visit. Some clinics can be less and some up to $250 a visit. You would have to call and ask.
@@nsivrich ok ty
they removed a piece of my thyroid gland a piece of lymph node and a tumor close to my heart above my aortic arch. and i hardly feel anything anymore. that was new to me in the beginning it was scary but now i have it a bit apcet.but i think it is jamer. I've talked about it with the surgeons. But they look like it's normal dis I don't know much about it. but thank you for explaining
I got chiari decompression 4 months ago, and im still unable to feel on my entire right side and some on the left leg. I am unable to control my right hand and it feels so heavy actually all of the right side feels soo heavy. I will say compared to how i started right after surgery without any movement for almost 2 weeks just left hand, to how i am now with full movement on the entire body i say i have done good progress. I just haven't been able to walk though and idk if because of the no feeling, numbness and tingling or because its been 4 months or both. Or if the reason was because they were only taking the bones off on the neck but they didnt expect for cerebellum to pop out because of pressure it had with the bone. 😓 cant go to therapy because there is no money for that we are hoping for the disability thing since it is a forever thing what i have. I just dont know what to do to start walking again or control, i guess just keep moving and exercising in bed to regain strength. I do sit by myself and my mom stands me up by holding my knees with hers but i dont last 2 min when my knees give up and since i cant feel the right side idk if its touching the floor. Sorry for the long story 🙏 and thank you for the info 😊
Just got Menicus and ACL surgery and my left half of my leg is numb, down to my ankle. Just got surgery this week, but it’s all new to me and it’s annoying to deal with.
I agree! There is nothing worse than having a symptom you didn't have after surgery. The good news is it should all go away. Most likely a superficial sensory nerve was disturbed during surgery and now it has to heal.
Hey, how the recovery going? I had the exact same surgery and numbness, meniscus repair and ACL reconstruction (hamstring graft). I believe the incision for the graft harvest is what's caused the numbness on the medial side down to the inside of ankle. You got your feeling back yet? I'm 3 weeks post surgery and it's driving me crazy!
Hello Mr. Sivrich. My brother-in-law's spinal surgery was done two years back. Physiotherapy is still going on, though we see a little bit of improvement but he is still unable to walk and he is in very severe pain. Is there a scope of complete recovery or he is gonna be like this always. Please suggest ?
It is very hard to say if this is what it is. He can always see another surgeon to get another opinion. Without knowing the severity of how he was prior to surgery it's hard to say. Also, the type os surgery he had? Was it a trauma? Did he have a fusion? How long did he deal with it before he had surgery?
Thanks for your video. Please i need help. My sister got appendix sugery a month ago. After sugery she have been treating some injections on her bum. She said bit pain on that area . Today sudennly her both legs numb . We dont know for what ? Scary 😕 she is only 14 years old. It will get back normal ? Is it serious problem? We live in countryside which is not enough docktors .
Thanks for watching! What were the injections for? Has the doctor administering the shots been notified of these reactions? The numbness in both legs is not a normal symptom after this type of surgery. I would get to a doctor soon to find out what is causing this.
It's been six years after my arthroscopic knee surgery the tip of my right big toe is still numb. The sensation is not coming back.
Thanks for the comment and for watching! At this point unfortunately that numbness will always be there. 6 years is a long time.
Hi, I had my hand surgery 2 weeks ago...in the surgery my thumb muscles got repaired after bein damaged by a cut in my hand and stitches were removed 2 days ago.....but the skin on the palm side (front) of my thumb is still numb like 30% numb and 70% active...is it normal ??? Will it come back ??
Yes give it time. It might take 6-12 months. Maybe sooner. You are still very fresh in your recovery.
Update brother?
Thank you for making this video.
You are welcome! Anything I can do to help people understand things a little better.
hey i just had a bilateral L-4-L-5 microdisectomy, i had a fragment from a disc pinching my nerves so i was having saitica but they just removed it about 5 days ago and now my left leg and right leg are numb and tingly is that normal?
Thanks for watching and the comment! These are symptoms that you can experience, especially if the nerve was disturbed during surgery. The disc was also causing irritation during the time of the herniation.
Nick Sivrich, DPT ok so i have nothing to worry about?
@@carlosedwards9670 at this point I would monitor symptoms and make sure they don't get worse. Keep your surgeon informed and communicate what you feel.
I had a upper left lobectomy to remove the top lobe of my lung. After surgery I have numbness in my left side rib and chest as well as numbness in my left fingers. I'm really concerned if I would be able to feel normal again. I'm 29.
As I stated in the video nerves are slow to heal. You have to give it time to see what will come back. Could take up to 2 years for some people.
I cant feel the top side of my foot after ankle surgery for a fracture, it however pricks and feels uncomfortable but not much feeling if any on touch, what do you think, how long, you seem to know your stuff?
Nick Pierpoint thanks for watching! How long ago was surgery? When you have this kind of surgery there are nerves that are going to be cut through and they have to regenerate. It could take up to a year and a half to get all your feeling back.
I had broke my foot and had to have pins and a 6 inch plate put in.
But my whole right leg is numb from right above my knee and my leg is wrapped from under my knew.
I don't know why my it is numb no one has told me.
Increased swelling after surgery along with cutting through superficial nerves all can cause numbness. It can take up to 18 months sometimes 2 years to fully return
@@nsivrich Thank you so much for answering my question, I am in the hospital still and they also gave me a nerve block for my whole foot to help with pain.
hmm i had a surgery on my broken collarbone and i have patches of numb and sensitive skin. Is the sensitive skin like the numb skin and go away at some point? the numb patches are getting somewhat sensitive now too...is that normal?
@@nsivrich thank you so much for the reply!! It's been really bugging me.. I'll be sure to try this out! :))
@@jaylow3169 you are welcome!
I had a laceration in my middle finger last month. It is healed now but it's still numb. Do you think it will go away?
Just had jaw surgery (3 weeks post op) everything below my eyes are pretty numb or tingly. Is there anything I can do between now and a year from today to help ensure I get the maximum return of my feeling back?
Thanks for the comment! At this point no. You will have to let things heal. I use a year as a guideline. It could start to come back in a few more months. Now you have to let your body heal.
@@nsivrich The feeling is starting to come back! Thank god and thank you for your honest response!
@@ash2kewl that's awesome!
Great video Nick! Even 5+ years out. Haha. Have some numbness after a tibia plateau fracture/ORIF surgery. It doesn't appear to be impacting the use of muscles in my leg, just the skin numbness.
Did it went away?
@@dbgn No it has not. It has now been a year since the surgery.
That sucks, I thought nerves repairs slowly. I am 3 weeks after hand orif surgery and my palm and fingers are numb as fuck.
@@dbgn Sorry to hear that. Yeah, nerves may or may not come back. Hopefully both of ours do comeback.
@@itsnotme07 Thanks man, those were the harderst 3 weeks in my life. I hope I will have the strenght to go through this. How long was to you to recover from the surgery ?
I had L2-L5 fusion. After surgery my left thigh, calf and shin are totally numb. Numbness is to where I can't move my leg, only my foot. Has this amount happened to many? Surgeon told me in 3 months, I should have feeling. Is that a good estimate? Thank you.
Thanks for watching and the comment. Numbness after this type of surgery is common, but not to the point of inability to move the leg. 3 months is a very short estimate in my opinion. That could take well over a year to come back.
@@nsivrich Thank you for reply. This is very frustrating.
@@Nascarstatman. no problem
@@Nascarstatman. howz the leg movement now ?
@@yashbmr Most feeling came back at 3.5 months. Nerve damage still in calf and inside by groin. I hope others don't have this side effect.
I underwent a Double calcaneal osteotomy+ cotton osteotomy+ Achilles’ tendon lengthening + peroneus layer transfer.
My leg was numb after surgery for a day or two and it passed now a week after surgery immediately after masturbation(if it is any use) I felt the same numbness in my legs but this time I felt my leg feel like it’s going to fall off.
Please any advice is greatly appreciated.
These symptoms seem unusual? I would contact your surgeon as something may need to be evaluated further.
@@nsivrich okay thanks my online research suggests it might be restless leg syndrome which just about makes the most sense right now. But thanks for all your help🙏🏾
Just had HWR surgery from a pilon fracture. 2 plates 20 screws. I have super hypersensitivity in my instep now. Two weeks out. Its on fire if you touch the area. Like sandpaper on a sunburn. Original ORIF I did not have that nerve pain, but I did have incision numbness for 4 years and counting. Cant wait to get massaging the area. Still have staples in.
You might want to try taking a small hand towel and rub it lightly on the sensitive area. This will desensitize the area.
@@nsivrich thank you.
Hey doctor.. I met with an accident after that I have multiple cracks on my mouth that's why doctor inserted plates on mouth and under the eyes...but the area is numb and now it's been a month. So when can it go and what should I do?
hi, i got chin lipo a week ago and my underchin is completely numb. is that normal?
That's not an area of surgery I know much about. What I can say is that the amount of pushing and prodding they do to remove the fat under the skin would be able to cause this for sure. I would discuss this with your surgeon.