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Why am i having muscle spasms after knee surgery?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Normal: I assume you had arthroscopic knee surgery;muscle spasms after knee arthroscopic surgery are both normal and not uncommon.From the surgery itself, the use of a "leg holder" or tourniquet(if used)--muscle spasms will occur.If they continue or become more severe or long -lasting, check w/ your surgeon.Good luck!

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Answered 9/7/2020

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