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What Causes Ankle Spasms And Heaviness In Legs?

I have a lack of balance especially when I wear shoes.I am 77 years of age and have two replacement knees. Also a seriously spasming ankle. ..my legs feel very heavy and I feel like calling forward when I am walking ..could I have nerve damage. Or could my body be rejecting mynew knee prosthesis..I would appreciate any advice you can give me thank you ..Doreen .
Mon, 31 Aug 2020
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Hi,

* As per my clinical experience, the ankle spasms with heaviness legs and difficulty in maintaining balance sound in concern with neurologic issue.

* The knee prosthesis does not sound to be of concern in this case.

* There can be problem at lower spinal or nerve plexus bundle track from the
coccygeal region.

* However, a detailed evaluation with

- peripheral nerve sensations and motor examination
- electromyography and nerve conduction study
- MRI lower lumbar spine will help to reveal best of the reasons in the balance issue.

* If any of the reports are handy, kindly share with me during follow up discussion so that better guidance can be figured out ahead.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Causes Ankle Spasms And Heaviness In Legs?

Hi, * As per my clinical experience, the ankle spasms with heaviness legs and difficulty in maintaining balance sound in concern with neurologic issue. * The knee prosthesis does not sound to be of concern in this case. * There can be problem at lower spinal or nerve plexus bundle track from the coccygeal region. * However, a detailed evaluation with - peripheral nerve sensations and motor examination - electromyography and nerve conduction study - MRI lower lumbar spine will help to reveal best of the reasons in the balance issue. * If any of the reports are handy, kindly share with me during follow up discussion so that better guidance can be figured out ahead. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel