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What Causes Muscle Spasms In The Right Leg After A Surgery?

HI, I had surgery recently on my right leg. A partial MCL reconstruction and a large enchondroma removed from the lower femer. I am having what I call a Charlie horse or spasms in that leg. I ve had them before on occasion but this is happening several times a day and at night. Could this be from the surgery? Is it normal and if not, what can be done about it? I take potassium and magnesium supplements daily and drink plenty of water. My Dr. has already checked for a blood clot and there was none. any ideas?
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

* As per my surgical experience, the muscle spasm in leg after surgery are due to healing phase of the underlying muscles, tendons after the procedure.
* In our clinic, I recommend regular anti inflammatory drugs, assisted physiotherapy for best speedy recovery.

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What Causes Muscle Spasms In The Right Leg After A Surgery?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * As per my surgical experience, the muscle spasm in leg after surgery are due to healing phase of the underlying muscles, tendons after the procedure. * In our clinic, I recommend regular anti inflammatory drugs, assisted physiotherapy for best speedy recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.