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Thigh weakness/foot drop after spine surgery

Spine Health | Last Active: May 3 10:53am | Replies (77)

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@jenniferhunter

@dadcue Thank you for your response. I think a rollator is a good idea and you can apply the brakes if you need to lean on it while walking.

My dad had injuries from falling. In his 60’s, a skull fracture and head injury, a collar bone fracture some years later, and a hip fracture in his 80’s. Accidents like that happen fast and you don’t see them coming.

I know spine surgery is a really big step and I’m glad you have had conversations with your doctor. So you can see where I’m coming from. I think about myself too because I broke my ankle 4 years ago and it can fatigue and give out on me. I’m trying to improve strength in it without pushing too much and causing pain. That could become a fall risk for me as I age. I have a walker from recovering from the ankle fracture and a rollator too.

Jennifer

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I always bend forward and lean on the rollator when I walk but I don't use the brake unless I'm going downhill. Shopping cart sign they call it.
https://spinecenterbr.com/what-can-the-shopping-cart-sign-tell-you-about-your-back-pain/

Thanks, Jennifer. Yes I use a cane and wear a brace. My big problem is numbness and no feeling in my feet. No balance either. I exercise and walk every day. You have a nice Day!