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What Causes Muscle Pull And Stiffness In Right Leg Post Drop Foot Surgery?

I have had 4 microdisecotomys and drop foot surgery. I now have drop foot from my tippy toes. Cannot stand on my right leg. Feels like a pulled muscle with pain I cant relieve the pain though or less stiffen the muscles . I am seeing my neosurgeon this week. Is thttere any relief for the stiffness ?I am on predisone right now.
Fri, 28 Aug 2015
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, underlying cause of stiffness is matter of concern, if it is due to muscular problem then it can be managed with "Tab Chlorzoxazone, steroid can be tried, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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What Causes Muscle Pull And Stiffness In Right Leg Post Drop Foot Surgery?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, underlying cause of stiffness is matter of concern, if it is due to muscular problem then it can be managed with Tab Chlorzoxazone, steroid can be tried, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.