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Is Cramps In Right Calf While Being On Temporary Cast For Broken Fibula, Tibia And Dislocated Ankle Normal?
I broke both my fibula and tibia and dislocated my ankle all in my right leg. I had surgery on wed and i am in a temp cast until i get the staples out and I started to get cramps in my right calf. Is there something i can do to make it stop or should i be worried about and call my doctor??
Mon, 6 Jan 2014
Hi. call the Doctor urgently as it can be a deep venous thrombosis. Do not move , no massage to calf .
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