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What Causes Swelling In Ankle With Dark Colored Skin On Calf And Shin?

My fiance has had multiple issues with his left knee, after 6 scopes, he is fi ally having a replacement in a few weeks. His knee continuously swells with large amounts of fluids, which causes calf and ankle/foot edema, often +2-3 pitting edema. As of late however, he has what appears to be a darkening of the skin along with areas of petichiae on his calf and shin. What could this be, do I need to take him to his surgeon or family doctor?
posted on Fri, 12 Jun 2015
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

After multiple arthroscopies there is possibility of knee infection.
As pre your history infection may be there .
You may need to investigate like CRP ,CBC,ESR
PCR culture is very useful to find culprit organism.

You should take him to his surgeon.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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What Causes Swelling In Ankle With Dark Colored Skin On Calf And Shin?

Hello, I have studied your case. After multiple arthroscopies there is possibility of knee infection. As pre your history infection may be there . You may need to investigate like CRP ,CBC,ESR PCR culture is very useful to find culprit organism. You should take him to his surgeon. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care