Lumbar spine surgery leg swelling leg numbness normal?

Lumbar surgery

may cause some damage to local tissues. In the early postoperative period, edema, inflammation and other reactions may occur in surrounding tissues, which may temporarily affect nerve conduction and lead to leg swelling and numbness. It is a normal phenomenon and will gradually reduce with the passage of recovery time. If the surgery fails to completely solve the lumbar disease problem, or a new situation occurs after surgery, resulting in nerve compression, etc., it will also cause leg swelling and numbness to persist or even worsen, which is usually abnormal. If there is any abnormality such as pain, swelling, skin temperature or color change, it is necessary to be alert to vascular diseases of lower limbs.

If symptoms persist, worsen or other abnormal manifestations occur, it is necessary to inform the doctor in time so that detailed examination and evaluation can be carried out and corresponding treatment measures can be taken to ensure the surgical effect and the patient's recovery. At the same time, the patient should follow the doctor's advice for rehabilitation exercise and nursing to promote physical recovery.