Foot numbness after surgery

My husband had knee osteotomy surgery back in July.  During the surgery the doctor also repaired some tears in the meniscus and the ACL.  The incision was made on the inside of his leg below the knee (extending another incision which was made back in 1969 from a football injury).  Since the surgery he has had little to no feeling in his last three toes and the ball of his foot his very painful.  The doctor says that he may have moved a nerve but that the feeling will come back.  It is now November and still no sign of any feeling.  He says he feels like he has a club foot. What do you suggest.

[Dr Vinod]

Hello!

Check for diabetes by doing a fasting blood sugar estimation. If there was nerve involvement then it may take some time for the regeneration and the sensory functions returning.

It may take more than a year sometimes so he should start exercising at his ankle joint and daily movement of his toes to facilitate recovery.

He should also consult a neurologist for an examination and diagnosis.

Take care!