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What Causes Toes To Remain Cold Post Tibia And Femur Break Surgery?

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Posted on Mon, 24 Jul 2023
Question: 3 weeks post tibia and femur break surgery, when the leg is vertical (not elevated), the leg slowly turns red and purple and the toes go cold. when the leg is elevated it goes back to to normal but the toes still stays a little colder than normal. what does this mean?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. U N Sahoo (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:

Possible DVT

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

1)Do a clinical examination by your treating Doctor[Ortho] and to confirm do an [Ultrasound] and CT scan.

2)If confirmed then discuss with your Doctor for the prescription blood thinner and clot busters and Compression stockings if there is any swelling.

Do follow lifestyle modifications like this-

1) Try to avoid sitting still. If you've had surgery or have been on bed rest, try to get moving as soon as possible.

If you're sitting for a while, try not to cross your legs because this can limit blood flow.

If you're traveling a long distance by car, stop every hour or so and walk around.

2) Try to lose weight and quit smoking.

3) Make a plan for regular exercise.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Uday Nath Sahoo, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Toes To Remain Cold Post Tibia And Femur Break Surgery?

Brief Answer: Possible DVT Detailed Answer: Hello, 1)Do a clinical examination by your treating Doctor[Ortho] and to confirm do an [Ultrasound] and CT scan. 2)If confirmed then discuss with your Doctor for the prescription blood thinner and clot busters and Compression stockings if there is any swelling. Do follow lifestyle modifications like this- 1) Try to avoid sitting still. If you've had surgery or have been on bed rest, try to get moving as soon as possible. If you're sitting for a while, try not to cross your legs because this can limit blood flow. If you're traveling a long distance by car, stop every hour or so and walk around. 2) Try to lose weight and quit smoking. 3) Make a plan for regular exercise. Hope I have answered your query. Take care Regards, Dr Uday Nath Sahoo, General & Family Physician