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I had a traumatic fall in July of 2022. I tripped and landed on my right knee. The rest of my body including my face went straight into the concrete. I shattered my patella and required surgery. Lost a tooth and lots if scapes and bruises.
Here I am seven months later and I have bilateral neuropathy symptoms up to my knees.
Tests for SFN and LFN both came back negative. Neurologists have been unable to identify the reason.
Can trauma cause this type of reaction?
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Welcome @dig2dye2 - I'm not a doctor and have no medical training but I'm pretty sure the answer to can trauma cause neuropathy that you are experiencing is a big yes. Here's an article on the topic that is fairly recent:
-- Diagnosis and treatment of the most common neuropathies following knee injuries and reconstructive surgery – A narrative review: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844021021356.
Since you mentioned that the rest of your body besides the right knee went into the concrete might explain nerve compression or damage causing bilateral neuropathy symptoms. Have you thought about seeking a second opinion or help from a teaching hospital or major health facility?