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Neurology (Expert Forum)
femoral nerve damage
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femoral nerve damage
by bluesberl, Jul 08, 2005 12:00AM
Ten weeks ago I had aortal/femoral by-pass surgery to both legs. As a result I have mild pain across by waist @ the beltline, and from the groin area to and including my knee(this is only on my left leg)there is numbness and areas of extreme tenderness... it hurts to even BLOW on it. Occasionally when walking my knee will buckle. This pain and tenderness is located on the inside and top of my leg. My question is this, for this nerve to heal(assuming it's the femoral nerve) does it help or hinder to exercise while this healing is taking place. Neither is enjoyable but I make myself walk and ride a bicycle as much as possible every day as it's imperative I get back to work asap. I would greatly thank you for your input.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-PW, Jul 10, 2005 12:00AM
In the rehabilitation of peripheral nerve injuries, exercise does not curtail the healing process, and a structured exercise program/physical therapy will probably help the healing process by increasing electrical transmission through the residual or stunned nerves and stimulate them to regrow or recover. Recovery takes place over weeks to months, and at 1 year the maximal recovery is likely to be reached. An EMG (needle electrical study) can give prognostic information on the injury (severity/type of injury/likliehood of recovery) if not done already.
Member Comments (1)
by Loy52, Aug 04, 2008 11:07AM
A related discussion, Femoral Nerve Damage was started.
