Lost strength in both upper legs after PRP injection, what could have gone wrong?

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I experienced weak upper legs after the 1st PRP injection on my left hip. Doc said muscle was recorrecting. I completely lost strength on both my upper legs after the 2nd injection. Doc gave no explanation. I have to drag my lower legs to support the body weight on walking. People can see me walking in pain for balance. I stop for the 3rd injection. What went wrong with the injection?

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

It’s very unusual to have loss of strength in the lower extremities post PRP injection. The only thing I can think of is that you may have suffered a condition called Neuropraxia which is mostly a temporary damage to a peripheral nerve due to trauma among other things. I don’t think it’s common post injection, but theoretically if the nerve is hit during the injection process , it can happen. The best thing to do is see a neurologist ASAP. Good luck.

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