My big toe is numb after ankle surgery...?

Question

Ok it's been six weeks since I had surgery on my ankle and my big toe plus several other toes are numb. My toes really hurt and I have told my doctor. Will this go away by itself or might I be headed back for more surgery?

Answer 1

Maybe you have nerve damage.  

Answer 2

It could possibly go away. That's something that your doctor should tell you. It could be from nerve irritation from the surgery. It can take a lot of time for things to heal after surgeries...

Answer 3

I had ankle surgery about 6 months ago and still have pain/tingling in my toes but it's getting better than it was for the first couple of months.  The dr told me that I wouldn't know how much of the nerve damage is permanent until after a year.

From what I've been told - the nerves are the last part to heal after surgery so give it some more time.

Good Luck in your recovery!