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What Causes Stiffness, Numbness In Leg Even After Having A Knee Replacement?
fifteen years ago I had a knee replacement--i always had a stiffness in that leg but now it is getting worst--i have seen the doctor about having surgury redone but i am advised against it--what causes the stiffness as though the leg is numb and this has caused me to walk with a gait
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
I had gone through the case and i will advise you to go for some investigation. It might be peripheral neuropathy.
Peripheral vascular disease.
Vitamin D 3 deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency.
Investigation required -
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D 3.
Blood sugar level
Doppler study of peripheral vein.
After getting the correct diagnosis take treatment.
Hope it will be effective for you.
Regards,
Dr.Soni Verma
I had gone through the case and i will advise you to go for some investigation. It might be peripheral neuropathy.
Peripheral vascular disease.
Vitamin D 3 deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency.
Investigation required -
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D 3.
Blood sugar level
Doppler study of peripheral vein.
After getting the correct diagnosis take treatment.
Hope it will be effective for you.
Regards,
Dr.Soni Verma
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