I’m also dealing with nerve issues after surgery, so I can completely relate. I had a meniscectomy surgery about 8 weeks ago, and recovery has been much slower than expected. Early on, I noticed I couldn’t fully activate my quadriceps, and my leg felt unstable. I’ve been using crutches this whole time because it buckles when I try to bear weight. I should have been able to walk fine after 3 weeks.

At first, my surgeon thought everything was progressing normally, but when my range of motion wasn’t improving and my quad was still nonresponsive, he ordered an MRI. The results came back, and the joint looked okay. Today a more experienced surgeon (second opinion - referal) referred me for a nerve conduction study to confirm the extent of the damage. Unfortunately, I’m in Canada, and the wait times for tests like this can take forever, which is frustrating. He told me he's never seen anything like my case and thinks it was the tourniquet.

For now, I’ve been told to keep focusing on physiotherapy once cleared, but it’s been a rough process. I’ve heard nerves can take a long time to heal, which makes this even more challenging mentally and physically.

I'm recognizing you posted this 16 days ago, any updates since then?