About Peripheral Nerve Lesion
Key Highlights
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Provides precise diagnosis of nerve damage location and severity.Offers targeted pain relief and symptom management.Can be both diagnostic and therapeutic in a single session.Minimally invasive approach for many techniques.Helps restore muscle function and sensation.Performed by a specialist neurologist for accurate assessment./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent numbness, tingling, or burning sensations in limbs.
- Unexplained muscle weakness or atrophy.
- Chronic neuropathic pain unresponsive to medication.
- Suspected nerve entrapment syndromes (e.g., carpal tunnel, ulnar neuropathy).
- Traumatic nerve injuries from accidents or surgery.
- Conditions like diabetic neuropathy, Bell's palsy, or shingles (postherpetic neuralgia).
- To differentiate between nerve, muscle, or spinal cord disorders.
How to prepare
- Detailed neurological examination and review of medical history.
- Disclosure of all medications, especially blood thinners (may need to pause).
- Fasting may be required if sedation is planned.
- Avoid applying lotions or creams to the skin over the affected area on the day.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing for easy access to the limb.
- Arrange for transportation home if sedation is used.
Risks & possible complications
- Pain, bruising, or swelling at the injection or test site.
- Infection at the procedure site (rare).
- Temporary increase in nerve pain or discomfort.
- Allergic reaction to local anesthetic or contrast dye (if used).
- Nerve injury from needle placement, though very uncommon.
- Bleeding, especially in patients on blood thinners.
- Dizziness or vasovagal reaction during the procedure.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Most diagnostic tests (NCS/EMG) require no specific recovery; normal activities can resume immediately.
- For injection-based procedures, rest the affected limb for 24-48 hours.
- Apply ice packs to reduce swelling and discomfort.
- Avoid strenuous activity or heavy lifting for a few days as advised.
- Monitor for signs of infection (increased redness, fever).
- Follow-up with the neurologist to discuss results and further treatment plans, which may include physical therapy.
- Pain relief from therapeutic injections may take a few days to manifest fully.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (typically outpatient)
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Expected recovery time: 1-7 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering peripheral nerve lesion in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for peripheral nerve lesion in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform peripheral nerve lesion. MediFyr helps you compare neurologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for peripheral nerve lesion compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Peripheral Nerve Lesion in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurology teams and experience managing patients undergoing peripheral nerve lesion.
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Had my gallbladder out last week. The surgery itself was fine, but the first two days after were rough. Dr. Madhumitha was really on top of my pain meds, adjusting them a few times until it was manageable. She checked on me every morning and evening at MGM, which helped a lot. I'm home now and the recovery is going okay, just taking it slow.