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After 5 weeks immobilised in a splint for a tibial plateau fracture i've started to pwb - i have bad cramp in my calf is this normal?

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See below: After starting work outs from immobilization cramps are not unusual. If the pain continues you need to see your doctor to rule out a possible blood clot.

Answered 10/27/2015

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