
Broke Bones In Legs Due To Accident. Swollen. Drained Fluid, But Have Swelling. Any Suggestions?

Crush injury
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I just picked up your question at is related to my specialty.
It seems you developed crush injury to your lower leg, and possibly haematoma (blood collection) or seroma (collection of clear fluid) has developed in your leg, from which your doctor has aspirated the fluids.
It is good news that there is no infection in it.
I will advise you to exercise your knee, ankle and toes which will help the circulation in the leg and decrease the swelling and the tingling.
You also need to check the kidney function by simple blood test if has not been done already as it can be affected after crush injuries.
MRI scan will be very useful to look into the extent of the injury including bone and soft tissue, I will recommend it.
I hope I have answered your question adequately, please write back if you have more concerns.
wish you speedy recovery.


Thank you again
XXXXX
Yes go to ER
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX:
If it is not very expensive for you to go to ER, then it will be good idea.
They will examine your leg and do some tests including repeat X-ray scan if clinically indicated.
However showing them my answers my sounds strange to them as it is provided for general information purposes.
all the best


Thank you again for your help. XXXXX
Yes remove at night
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to hear back from you.
You need to take them off when you go to bed, and put them back on in the morning.
See if you can find tubegrip or similar which can be cut to measure.
I think the ER doctor gave you prescription for anti DVT compression stockings which usually doesn't reach the knee. And that why you can't find the longer one.
All the best

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