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Non-displaced Tibial Plateau Fracture, On Hinged Knee Brace, Have Severe Cramps On Injured Leg With Lower Back Spasms. Normal?
I have a non-displaced tibial plateau fracture and am in a hinged knee brace. In 4 days, I will be at 4 weeks since my injury with no surgery needed. I have only had my initial visit to my orthopedic with my follow up on Monday. There was no talk (yet) of any soft tissue damage. I am experiencing severe cramps in my injured leg. My calf muscle cramps and my quads cramp up and I m having lower back spasms on that side as well. Is this normal?
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The cramps of the muscle are commonly associated with a fracture due to immobilisation, decreased calcium levels and muscle sprains. These will decrease on proper supplementation.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The cramps of the muscle are commonly associated with a fracture due to immobilisation, decreased calcium levels and muscle sprains. These will decrease on proper supplementation.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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