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Broken Right Shoulder, Knee Hurt, Swelling And Bruising On Thighs, Overweight. Is This Due To Poor Circulation?

I fell and broke my shoulder (right) over a year ago. I hit my left knee , since then it seems smaller than my right knee and there is swelling on the inside just below. I walk and everything but I noticed that I have not really worked out in along time ( overweight for the first time) and I have swelling and bruising (reddish/purple) on my legs/thighs. Is this due to poor circulation?
Mon, 26 Nov 2012
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi thank you for the question...I hoe all is well.

Your injured leg is smaller than the uninjured one, I would consider that you are favoring using the one that was not injured or even that you had a nerve injury...in either event, the end result could be muscle atrophy.

Reddish/purple is not a typical sign of poor circulation, unless you have severe swelling. In either event, you should be checked out by a physician.

With concern for circulation problems, swelling, etc you may need an ultrasound to evaluate for DVT.

Best of luck,,,let me know if I have helped or if you need additional advice.
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Broken Right Shoulder, Knee Hurt, Swelling And Bruising On Thighs, Overweight. Is This Due To Poor Circulation?

Hi thank you for the question...I hoe all is well. Your injured leg is smaller than the uninjured one, I would consider that you are favoring using the one that was not injured or even that you had a nerve injury...in either event, the end result could be muscle atrophy. Reddish/purple is not a typical sign of poor circulation, unless you have severe swelling. In either event, you should be checked out by a physician. With concern for circulation problems, swelling, etc you may need an ultrasound to evaluate for DVT. Best of luck,,,let me know if I have helped or if you need additional advice.