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I hade my meniscus surgry last week, i don't have an bloodclot , i use crutches , and i have a brace around my bottom of my leg why do i feel calf pain?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Calf pain: Consider leg edema from less motion, brace too tight, phlebitis, referred sciatic or perineal nerve pain, sprain/strain.

Answered 12/6/2012

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