Muscle Spasms after Extensor Tenotomy

Posted on November 30, 2011 by admin

Hi all, Yesterday I saw a patient, female 50’s, no prior health issues, except this: she had an extensor tenotomy done (orthopedic surgeon) 6 months ago (2nd to 5th toe – right foot); after that, she developed intense involuntary spasms (flexors) – causes discomfort and pain and she cannot walk long distances. There’s one maneuver she discovered that helps – passive dorsiflexion of the hallux stops/diminishes the spasms while doing it

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Muscle Spasms after Extensor Tenotomy

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