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I had arthroscopic knee surgery two mths ago ended up getting blood clots. now my leg is starting to have seizures what would cause that?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

May: Discuss with your ortho or evaluation by neurologist

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/14/2014

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