Painful muscle spasm: Muscle spasms are painful and feel like a cramping sensation since a large portion of the muscle contracts. Fasciculations are spontaneous discharges of single motor units and are not painful. They have very low force and are usually seen as fluttering movements under the skin.
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Confusing diagnosis: Disuse osteopenia/osteoporosis can certainly occur secondary to prolonged non-weight-bearing of your lower extremities. It is confusing to me as to why you're in a wheelchair. If you are in a wheelchair 60% of the time, does that mean you're full or partial weight-bearing 40% of the time? The meniscus tear should also not necessitate a wheelchair. I'm confused as to why you utilize a wheelchair.
Answered 4/6/2014
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