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What Causes Pain In Calf In Case Of Ankle Fracture?
Hi. I have cracked and flaked my ankle bone, so have a temporary cast fitted, however, every time I get up to walk on crutches, I get bad cramp in my calf. It goes when I elevate the leg again but is this anything to worry about? Do I need to walk around more?
Fri, 10 Oct 2014
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Cast puts pressure of nerve due to which when you move then it causes pain in the line of distribution by the particular nerve. You can start walking gradually & slowly. It will improve with the passage of time.
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Thank You for contacting HCM.
Cast puts pressure of nerve due to which when you move then it causes pain in the line of distribution by the particular nerve. You can start walking gradually & slowly. It will improve with the passage of time.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health.
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