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Achilles tendon repair, can it cause cramp?
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Yes: It is not uncommon to experience some cramping or muscle spasms in the calf after an achilles repair. Typically, these symptoms resolve after a week or 2.
Answered 9/14/2013
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Yes: Cramps can certainly happen after surgery. If extremely painful the could be a DVT which needs to be checked asap.
Answered 6/10/2014
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