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Suggest Treatment For Right Foot Numbness

My daughter had lower back surgery last July 2013. Right after the surgery, she was unable to feel her right foot. She could only feel her big toe. The doctor told her to wait several months to see if her feeling would return. When it didn t, he told her it was scar tissue build up around the never. My question is, is there a safe way this scar tissue can be removed without damaging the nerve further? She is only 44 years old and has worked in the Emergency Room for over 28 years. However, she is no longer able to work as she is in constant pain and cannot sick for long periods or stand for long periods. Do you have any answers? Thank you.
posted on Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Hi
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.
I generally see many cases like this at my clinic.
such symptoms are due to incomplete nerve decompression during surgery.
but getting the nerve out of the scar tissue is a very complicated task and re surgery should preferably be avoided or else it will cause more damage to the nerve.
.Nothing to worry about.     
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
Thanks,Take care,God bless.
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Suggest Treatment For Right Foot Numbness

Hi Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern. I generally see many cases like this at my clinic. such symptoms are due to incomplete nerve decompression during surgery. but getting the nerve out of the scar tissue is a very complicated task and re surgery should preferably be avoided or else it will cause more damage to the nerve. .Nothing to worry about. I hope your question has been answered. If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime. Thanks,Take care,God bless.