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What Causes Red Itchy Bumps On Left Foot While Using Boots Post Surgery?
Eight weeks ago I broke the fifth metatarsal bone in my left foot. It was a Jones fracture that resulted in surgery. I began walking in an ortho boot Monday. Today I am noticing itchy red bumps on my left foot and ankle after wearing the boot all day. What could those bumps be?
Fri, 29 Apr 2016
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Regarding your experience with red itchy bumps around your foot and ankle region followed by wearing an ortho boot I am suggesting that you are gradually developing a compression or compartment syndrome due less friction between your skin and the boot
In view of this please see your orthopaedic specialist for further review and possible a little expansion or another free loosed boot
Meanwhile please use the following
Apply bactroban cream
Take antibiotic
Multivitamin
Hematinics
I hope this helps Regards
Regarding your experience with red itchy bumps around your foot and ankle region followed by wearing an ortho boot I am suggesting that you are gradually developing a compression or compartment syndrome due less friction between your skin and the boot
In view of this please see your orthopaedic specialist for further review and possible a little expansion or another free loosed boot
Meanwhile please use the following
Apply bactroban cream
Take antibiotic
Multivitamin
Hematinics
I hope this helps Regards
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