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Suggest Treatment For Broken Ankle
Question: My ankle broke 2.5 months ago (distal fibula avulsion fracture and talus stress fracture). I have basically been immobilized and non-weight bearing for the whole time. So, my calf muscle has completely atrophied and I'm guessing I have little muscle at all left in my foot. My Bones are healing and soon to start physical therapy. My question: Aside from any other complications (which may show up on my soon to be done MRI), would the lack of muscle in my calf and foot be a likely candidate for the continued pooling of blood in my foot? The blood pooling happens when I stand up. Entire foot turns red with some swelling. Swelling goes down when I elevate the foot.
To my question on blood pooling in the foot, I did already see a vascular surgeon and took an ultrasound (which was unremarkable).
To my question on blood pooling in the foot, I did already see a vascular surgeon and took an ultrasound (which was unremarkable).
Brief Answer:
No, It will gradually improve.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that its a common problem that you are mentioning and it will improve over time.
The pumping action of our veins in the legs is dependent on the muscle mass and movement of leg . As your leg was in resting stage so it is quite normal for a muscle to lose bulk but slowly as you start moving your muscles will regain the strength and your pumping action of veins will improve.
But you should start dedicated physiotherapy for early recovery .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
No, It will gradually improve.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that its a common problem that you are mentioning and it will improve over time.
The pumping action of our veins in the legs is dependent on the muscle mass and movement of leg . As your leg was in resting stage so it is quite normal for a muscle to lose bulk but slowly as you start moving your muscles will regain the strength and your pumping action of veins will improve.
But you should start dedicated physiotherapy for early recovery .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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