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Had car accident which caused fracture in left ankle. had dvt in that calf. it's been a month on lovenox (enoxaparin). calf has occasional bad spasms. causes? pts?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

PTS ????: What is PTS ?. Calf discomfort and spasms common with DVT. Suggest wearing knee high support hose

Answered 3/5/2015

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