“How can you tell if you have nerve damage after back surgery?”
I am a 46 year old female. I want to know how can you tell if you have nerve damage after back surgery?
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OrthopaedicSurgeonOrthopaedicSurgeon
Actually, this is more nuanced than can be answered on a random chat channel.
It depends upon the diagnosis, the surgery, and even the overall general health of the patient before surgery.
It depends upon the diagnosis, the surgery, and even the overall general health of the patient before surgery.
You can tell if you have nerve damage after back surgery if you develop new onset neurologic deficits after surgery. Nerve damage can be temporary and can be permanent depending on type of nerve damage.
