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What Causes Painful Swelling In Foot Post Triple Arthrodesis?
Question: I had my cast of yesterday after triplearthrodesis op ,was told op went well ,but I am now experiencing a lot of pain and swelling today,what can I do to alleviate the pain and swelling,I take cocodomol pain killers,ive its been a very long and painful recovery,to still be in this pain
Brief Answer:
I want to know little detail of the illness
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Though some amount of pain and swelling is common but immediate post op lot of swelling and severe pain is warning sign and it is possible that your cast is very tight. Taking pain killers is not right and you must see your doctor as soon as possible. Your case needs to be released if it is tight. Following are dangerous sign.
1.You are not able to move your toes.
2.There is bluishness in toes or there is numbness in toes.
3.Severe pain specially when some one moves your toes.
Till you go to doctor try to keep your foot on two or three pillow to decrease swelling. Tablet Brufen can be taken for pain, But I would again advised you to go to ER as soon as possible specially if above mentioned symptoms are present.
thanks
I want to know little detail of the illness
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Though some amount of pain and swelling is common but immediate post op lot of swelling and severe pain is warning sign and it is possible that your cast is very tight. Taking pain killers is not right and you must see your doctor as soon as possible. Your case needs to be released if it is tight. Following are dangerous sign.
1.You are not able to move your toes.
2.There is bluishness in toes or there is numbness in toes.
3.Severe pain specially when some one moves your toes.
Till you go to doctor try to keep your foot on two or three pillow to decrease swelling. Tablet Brufen can be taken for pain, But I would again advised you to go to ER as soon as possible specially if above mentioned symptoms are present.
thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
As I explained I came out of my cast yesterday after 6weeks non weight bearing and 6 weeks weight bearing,but,im experiencing a lot of pain stiffness and swelling,I am doing exercises given to me by the physiotherapist,but what pain relief can I take apart from co_ codamol to relieve the pain ,my GP is always reluctant to give me medication ,of any sort ,
Brief Answer:
Then you can take Brufen or tramadol
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If your plaster is removed yesterday then some amount of stiffness is common as joints were not moved for so many weeks. I think you can take Brufen or tramadol as pain killers wirh minimum side effects.
You can also try hot water fomentation and volini gel. Your stiffness and pain will improve with in few days.
thanks
Then you can take Brufen or tramadol
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If your plaster is removed yesterday then some amount of stiffness is common as joints were not moved for so many weeks. I think you can take Brufen or tramadol as pain killers wirh minimum side effects.
You can also try hot water fomentation and volini gel. Your stiffness and pain will improve with in few days.
thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
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