“Can nerve damage in the leg be fixed?”
I have nerve damage in my leg. Can nerve damage in the leg be fixed?
3 Answers
NeurologistNeurologist
Yes it can. But it would depend on where the damage is located and the severity
Dr. Juan Torres-Reveron
Neurosurgeon
It can. Usually we wait 6 weeks to evaluate the nerve using EMG and nerve conduction studies. Those studies can tell us whether the nerve is irreparable or there is some hope. Sometimes the nerve starts growing by itself, it is just a very slow process.
Hello, Unfortunately I am not a peripheral nerve surgeon. I specialize in brain and spine and thus am not the best person to answer your question. I would try to find someone who specializes in peripheral nerve surgery. Hope this helps! Be well, Aleka Scoco, MD
