England cricket hero Andrew Flintoff is suffering from deep vein thrombosis in his right calf after knee surgery, say reports.
The 31-year-old all-rounder underwent an operation following the conclusion of this summer's Ashes tournament.
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Ultrasound waves could be used effectively in treating deep vein thrombosis (DVT). They act faster than clot-busting drugs.
Ultrasound waves could be used effectively in treating deep vein thrombosis (DVT). They act faster than clot-busting drugs.
An England and Wales Cricket Board statement read: "Andrew Flintoff recently suffered a common complication of surgery, a minor deep vein thrombosis in his right calf. This will require a simple course of treatment and will not complicate his recovery from surgery."
Flintoff retired from test cricket after playing in four of the five Ashes tests against Australia. England won the series 2-1.
Superficial Vein Thrombosis Could Lead To Deadly DVT
Patients with superficial vein thrombosis, clotting in blood vessels close to the skin, are at an increased risk of developing life-threatening condition deep vein thrombosis, according
Patients with superficial vein thrombosis, clotting in blood vessels close to the skin, are at an increased risk of developing life-threatening condition deep vein thrombosis, according
But 'Freddie' is hoping to continue playing one-day and Twenty20 internationals.
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