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What Causes Tingling And Pain In The Foot After An Arthroscopy?

Hi Arthroscopy 11/5, torn ligament, screws.. back casf 2 wks , 3 wks into 6 wk legc cast... cast tight, tingling, bit darker than the other foot. Painful. Had 2 panadol, 2 ibprofen, 2 hrs ago,,, took 1 celebrex 15 mins ago... been in bed most of the day, fell couple days ago had to put foot o floor as im nwb...had it elevated... shud i go to e emergency.
Fri, 10 Jan 2020
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Hello,

It is due to minor nerve irritation and will settle by itself. If symptoms persist better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Tingling And Pain In The Foot After An Arthroscopy?

Hello, It is due to minor nerve irritation and will settle by itself. If symptoms persist better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician