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Colour Of Foot Turining Darker, Light Blue In Downward Position, Tingling Sensation. History Of ORIF, Screws And Plates Placed In Right Ankle. Normal?
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Approx 3 weeks ago I had ORIF of right ankle. I had 14 screws and two plates placed. I have been advised to be non weight bearing for 12 weeks. I have had no post surgical complications so far. Yesterday, I had my leg in a downward position and imy foot started to turn darker and a slight blue color. No pain, redness or additional swelling. I went and immediately laid down and elevated my leg and my foot returned to its normal color. Today I have tingling and burning sensation on the top of my foot. Are these symptoms normal during the healing process, or should I be concerned?
Approx 3 weeks ago I had ORIF of right ankle. I had 14 screws and two plates placed. I have been advised to be non weight bearing for 12 weeks. I have had no post surgical complications so far. Yesterday, I had my leg in a downward position and imy foot started to turn darker and a slight blue color. No pain, redness or additional swelling. I went and immediately laid down and elevated my leg and my foot returned to its normal color. Today I have tingling and burning sensation on the top of my foot. Are these symptoms normal during the healing process, or should I be concerned?
Mon, 2 Sep 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
As you mentioned that initially foot was darker and then slight blue in color and returned to normal color.
This is not normal as may be due to ,
obstruction in blood supply of foot ( arterial supply blockage)
due to obstruction in venous drainage,
Due to any infection and its effect .
Since you are not feeling pain so may be relation with blood supply.
Last reason may be prolong anti gravity effects of legs( as when leg raised for some time color became normal.
If reoccurs consult your treating doctor .
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
As you mentioned that initially foot was darker and then slight blue in color and returned to normal color.
This is not normal as may be due to ,
obstruction in blood supply of foot ( arterial supply blockage)
due to obstruction in venous drainage,
Due to any infection and its effect .
Since you are not feeling pain so may be relation with blood supply.
Last reason may be prolong anti gravity effects of legs( as when leg raised for some time color became normal.
If reoccurs consult your treating doctor .
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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