When Post-Surgical Pain Just Won’t Quit

You’ve been through it all. The initial trauma or the major surgery was supposed to be the final chapter, but for you, the story continued with a new, frustrating postscript: chronic foot and leg pain. That burning, tingling, numbness, or sharp, shooting ache has become a daily reality, and you’ve been told that “it’s something you just have to live with.”

At Edmond Norman Foot & Ankle, we know that you don’t have to live with it. That’s because Dr. Buksh is a leading expert in peripheral nerve surgery, specializing in complex cases that other treatments have failed to resolve. For patients across Oklahoma, our practice has become a destination for finding answers and relief. Read more to learn why.

Why Does the Pain Linger After Trauma or Surgery?

When standard recovery timelines pass and you’re still left with debilitating nerve-related symptoms, it’s typically due to a specific mechanical problem that wasn’t addressed. The most common offenders include:

• Painful Neuroma Formation: When a nerve is cut or damaged, it can sometimes attempt to heal in a disorganized way, forming a tangled, hypersensitive bundle of nerve endings called a neuroma. This bundle can fire off pain signals with even the slightest pressure.
• Nerve Entrapment: After an injury or surgery, the body forms scar tissue as part of the healing process. Sometimes, this scar tissue can form around a crucial nerve, compressing or “trapping” it. This constant pressure can lead to chronic pain signals.
• Incomplete Decompression: An initial surgery may have been intended to relieve nerve pressure, but if the release was incomplete or if the nerve is being compressed at another location, symptoms will persist.

The Specialized Solution: Peripheral Nerve Surgery

For these complex issues, a highly specialized approach is required. Peripheral nerve surgery is not about masking pain; it’s about fixing the underlying mechanical problem. As an expert in this field, Dr. Buksh performs intricate procedures designed to:

1. Decompress the Nerve: This involves meticulously releasing the affected nerve from the scar tissue or tight anatomical tunnel that is entrapping it, immediately relieving the pressure.
2. Repair or Reroute the Nerve: If a nerve is damaged, it may be repaired using microsurgical techniques.
3. Resect and Implant a Neuroma: For a painful neuroma, the problematic nerve bundle is carefully removed, and the nerve end is implanted deep into muscle or bone, where it is protected from pressure and cannot regrow into a painful point.

This level of surgery requires a profound understanding of lower extremity anatomy and a high degree of microsurgical skill.

Are You a Candidate for Advanced Nerve Surgery?

Consider these questions:

• Do you have persistent burning, tingling, or numbness that began after a past foot or ankle surgery?
• Did your chronic nerve pain start after a significant trauma, like a car accident or a severe fracture?
• Have you been told “nothing more can be done” for your nerve-related symptoms?
• Do pain or other symptoms significantly impact your quality of life, preventing you from walking comfortably or sleeping through the night?

If you answered yes to any of these, a specialized evaluation is your next step. Whether you live in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Lawton, Stillwater, Enid, or the surrounding towns, you deserve a solution.We frequently consult with patients from other areas who have been unable to find answers locally!

Bill Buksh, DPM, works alongside his expert medical staff at Edmond Norman Foot & Ankle to offer superior podiatric care to anyone in need. Pairing thorough, comprehensive remedies for common podiatric conditions with unique specialty treatments for nerve pain, he and his team would be delighted to treat your feet. Contact usto schedule your appointment today.