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What Causes Muscle Spasms In The Right Hip After A Spinal Fusion Surgery?
Question: I had spinal fusion of the L3_4_5, and a spur off the tail bone. also something to the SI. I get muscle spams in my right hip. they are very painful but only last at few seconds. My surgery was in May. Are these spams normal if so how long before they stop? I also have some Arthritis in that hip.
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Brief Answer:
Can be mild nerve root irritation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The muscle spasms in the hip after the surgery can be due to mild nerve root irritation. This can be related to arthritis also. You can do a hot compress and get some oral muscle relaxants prescribed to decrease the spasms. Regular physiotherapy and stretching exercises will also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be mild nerve root irritation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The muscle spasms in the hip after the surgery can be due to mild nerve root irritation. This can be related to arthritis also. You can do a hot compress and get some oral muscle relaxants prescribed to decrease the spasms. Regular physiotherapy and stretching exercises will also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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