2007-06-10 14:26:10 · 12 answers · asked by andreapareti7747 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Sounds like nerve damage from the surgery or poor blood flow. Go to the doctor.
2007-06-10 14:30:59 · answer #1 · answered by Dan M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Today must be my day for answering knee questions. I had a total knee replacement 5 yrs ago and never had any of these problems. He needs to go back to the surgeon right away, The numbness could be due to a pinched nerve in the knee which would cause the tingling and burning feeling. Don't wait, it could make things worse for him and slow his healing process. That's the best advice I can give you. hope he feels better soon
2007-06-10 21:32:39 · answer #2 · answered by Memere RN/BA 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for a complete knee replacement, nerves will be severed. This will affect the lower leg because anything below the point of an affected nerve gets affected also. it's just healing. i had a huge ankle surgery and the tingles came about a week after, went away in about a week also
2007-06-10 21:31:09 · answer #3 · answered by westlake91 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had ACL reconstruction surgery and felt the same symptoms. The numbness around the site of the incisions never completely dissapated due to the nerves being cut. While in my opinion what your son is experiencing is probably normal due to the severity of his surgery, I would contact your Orthopaedic Surgeon and share this with him/her.
2007-06-10 21:33:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
How does the foot feel and look? Does it feel cold (could be circulation problems)? Is it white or bluish (again, circulation problems)? Try moving the ankle up and down to promote circulation.
Call your son's doctor with ANY questions. Something that you think may sound minor to you could be something potentially serious (and vice versa). It it is the doctor's job to diagnose any and all complications.
Call him ASAP.
2007-06-10 22:02:05 · answer #5 · answered by sopapilla1985 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that they damaged some nerves during the surgery. I would definately let the doctor know about this.
2007-06-10 21:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by Drakona 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like its nerve related. Contact the surgeon, or primary care phy. immediately.
2007-06-10 21:30:24 · answer #7 · answered by tacmedwarrior 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the doctor tomorrow. This does not sound normal to me. They should have told what to expect during recovery and this does not sound like it.
2007-06-10 21:28:41 · answer #8 · answered by Stareyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does his doctor say?? It's very unlikely that any orthopedic surgeon is sitting here on YA answering questions. Nobody else's information is worth reading on this type of subject. SO....ask his doctor.
2007-06-10 21:30:12 · answer #9 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wow, you'd think you'd want to talk to his doctor about this, and get accurate information
2007-06-10 21:28:50 · answer #10 · answered by Lupita 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋