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Had Surgery In Leg. Got Fiberglass Cast. Toes Turn Purple Due To Swelling. Normal?
Hi Doctor, I had surgery on my right leg on April 10, 2013. I just got a fiberglass cast put on. With elevation my leg is doing fine but when I get up my toes turn purple because of the swelling. Is this ok? I need to get up and move around because I also have small pulmonary emboli and I am on Warfarin for this. Can you help me?
Sat, 11 May 2013
Hello,
Welcome at HCM.
I have read complete details of your question.
The abnormal colour at your toes after application of fiberglass cast is not a normal finding.This shows that most probably there may be compression of a vessel which is supplying to toe .This needs attention from your orthopedic doctor without delay.
If needed your doctor may remove this cast & reply an other one.
Hope this all will help you.
With best wishes.
Welcome at HCM.
I have read complete details of your question.
The abnormal colour at your toes after application of fiberglass cast is not a normal finding.This shows that most probably there may be compression of a vessel which is supplying to toe .This needs attention from your orthopedic doctor without delay.
If needed your doctor may remove this cast & reply an other one.
Hope this all will help you.
With best wishes.
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