Report promptly
- New numbness or tingling
- Burning or electric pain
- A new patch of altered sensation
- Symptoms linked to a distraction session or position
Symptom response
Describe the change, then use the planned escalation route
Nerve symptoms are not diagnosed by one word. Location, onset, progression, sensation, strength, circulation and the treatment phase help the clinical team decide what needs assessment.
Urgent clinical assessment
- New ankle or toe weakness
- Foot slapping or catching
- Difficulty lifting the foot
- Rapid loss of previously measured strength
Use local emergency care
- Sudden widespread loss of movement or sensation
- Rapidly progressive weakness
- Severe escalating pain with a tense swollen limb
- A cold, pale, blue or markedly discolored foot
1. Record the change
Exact time, location, activity or device session, progression, pain quality, sensation and movement.
2. Contact the right service
Emergency care for emergency features; otherwise use the same-day or after-hours route in the written plan.
3. Follow new instructions
The team may change evaluation, imaging, distraction, therapy, bracing or another part of care.
Educational reference only. Not medical advice. The operating center's discharge and emergency instructions take priority.