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I had acl recon/bucket handle meniscus repair 8 weeks ago. i've been having constant muscle spasm for the past three days. is this normal? emergency?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possibly: New onset pain in lower extremity 8 weeks after orthopedic surgery should be evaluated in part to rule out potentially life threatening conditions such as s blood clot.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 9/25/2017

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A member asked:

I had acl recon/bucket handle meniscus repair 8 weeks ago. i've been having constant muscle spasm for the past three days. is this normal? emergency?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Modi agreed

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