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Re: Foot drop/no ankle reflex post op

guest — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:49:56 GMT

The first time I got out of bed post-op in the hospital, I had no dorsiflexion. I did, however, have alodynia in my foot, calf and ankle, and numbness from hip to foot. I've been working my foot/ankle a lot in PT from the get-go and no change in six months to the 'foot drop.' My EMG this week shows some mild improvement in terms of axonal regeneration, which is good, but the pain remains the same...it's just awful and is really ruining me. I'm pushing myself to get stronger being ever so mindful not to irriatte the nerve w/ hammstring rehab work. My hip is still a major pain in the a-s and continues to grind when I climb stairs, and snap when I sit. I can get it to only 90 degrees flexion so far w/o pain.

I will ask my OS when I next see him about your nsight about the achilles, which I so very much appreciate!!!

Foot drop/no ankle reflex post op

guest — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:13:40 GMT

AGREED on all fronts. Ive been to and left six PTs since I had these two surgeries. All haven't understood the procedures I had and several were completely unprofessional. I wont elaborate, but use your imagination. I did recently find a quality and knowledgable PT who I am happy with. I have an AFO brace for the 'foot drop;' problem is it is causing havoc on my knee and hip, and Im now told it might not actually be a tru foot drop. I was also told that the brace is freezing up my ankle so the muscles there wont have a chance to start working. (Ive been on crutches 8 months this year.)

Foot drop/no ankle reflex post op

guest — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:44:30 GMT

I am experiencing numbness in my foot and ankle following surgery for sciatic nerve decompression, hamstring repair and hip labral repair and revision. All this repair has impacted my entire leg, which I never had a problem with. I was recently told my Achilles might be the problem and might require lengthening.

I'm challenged to find two docs who agree on a diagnosis and next steps to get me back walking more than 1/4 mile w/o a need for crutches and w/o pain, numbness, swelling and discoloration.

Any recommendations for a foot/ankle orthoped. in NY?

Hip Arthroscopy & Labral Tear

guest — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 02:26:49 GMT

Has anyone had surgery with Dr. Martin?

Hip Arthroscopy & Labral Tear

guest — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 02:20:56 GMT

Please send me your email, or message me here with your cell number, and I will reply privately with feedback from my experience.

Hip Arthroscopy & Labral Tear

guest — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:51:03 GMT

Every patient and surgery is different, but I flew back to NY two days after surgery out of state for my second hip labrum repair in seven months. I was able to climb a flight of stairs the first day, although it wasn't easy. Your daughter likely won't need go any place right away (except for PT or dr follow up), so the steps might not even be an issue. Everyone delivers food, groceries and RX in NYC, too. After the first week, she should be fine with the stairs. I was both times around.

I would highly recommend a consulattion with Dr. Bryan Kelly who heads the hip center at Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC.

Hip Arthroscopy & Labral Tear

guest — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:52:21 GMT

Has anyone been diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome post-hip arthroscopy? Suggestions for pain relief other than traditional nerve blocks and RX meds.

Re: Hip Arthroscopy & Labral Tear

guest — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:01:16 GMT

Hi. I started very light slow jogging around the end of month 4 and slowly built up to 3 miles+. Slow and steady wins the race and exercise is the only thing that makes me feel good. I've been continuing to have pain since surgery this summer in NY (to repair labral tear and cam/pincer impingement and boney work; PRP for hamstring tear) and was finally re-diagnosed: more impingement, and nerve entrapment from hamstring tear healing. Surgery round 2 next week with new out of state OS. I'm not a happy camper having to start back at ground zero and can only wonder what went wrong to set me back so much . The rehab is tough and slow. Patience is key, and it's hard to stay positive. Hopefully this new path will bring me to a pain-free place with a return to ROM.

PS My advice: Get multiple opinions and find the most experienced surgeon your insurance will buy, and for which you're willing to travel (make sure to consider pre and multiple pos-surgical visits as the out of pocket expenses add up fast esp when purchasing flights). Be sure to ask about the OS SUCCESS rate with the procedures you need and if they can see you through any and all complications which might arise. That's what Im now challeneged with.