September 22, 2004
Cramping at donor site & possible THR
I do not get any pain/cramping at the donor site at my calf, but I hear some do. Also about this operation turning into a THR...This is from Eunice when asked about it:
"According to our records 3 out of the 4 FVFG's performed in 1980 have not converted to THR. I say according to our records because one patient has not been contacted since 1995. Know for sure 2 are 24 yrs out and doing well. The cramping issue I will ask Dr. Urbaniak how he would like me to answer, it is not common but if it happens and not related to any underlying vascular condition it usually responds to an exercise program, best eval by PT and recommendations made for exercise."
Posted by Star on September 22, 2004 08:04 PM