Pinched nerve in leg causes paralysis
S.B., 31, who consulted a doctor due to numbness and loss of sensation in his leg, was diagnosed with foot drop due to nerve compression as a result of the evaluations. Thanks to the timely surgery, she was saved from paralysis.
S.B. noticed numbness in her legs after traveling with her child for a long time with her knees bent. In order to get comfortable during the journey, she put her leg against the door and stayed in the same position for hours. He did not ignore the mild pains that started after the journey. However, over time, the numbness in his leg increased, he started to lose sensation and had difficulty controlling his foot.
S.B., who stated that in her daily life she sat by throwing her leg and did not ignore the pain for weeks, stated that the numbness that started behind her knee spread to her foot, she could not lift her fingers and could not step on her heel. When the complaints increased, he consulted a doctor.
“I could have lost my foot if I hadn't had the surgery”
S.B. was diagnosed with foot drop due to nerve compression and underwent emergency surgery. Explaining her experiences, S.B. stated that she learned that if the surgery was delayed, she might not be able to use her foot again.
Stating that she regained her health after the operation, S.B. said that she could no longer throw her legs, but she could walk normally and use her foot easily.
“Cannot be neglected”
Neurosurgery Specialist Selçuk Göçmen stated that nerve compression is among the common diseases. Stating that carpal tünel syndrome is common especially in the wrist, Göçmen said that the degree of pressure on the nerve is decisive in the treatment.
Selçuk Göçmen emphasized that mild to moderate nerve compression can be improved with rest, simple treatments and physical therapy; however, surgical intervention is necessary in advanced cases. He stated that complaints that start with pain and numbness may lead to weakness over time, muscle wasting may develop and permanent nerve damage may occur if treatment is delayed.
He stated that with early intervention, the patient's hand and foot functions can be regained.
