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Suggest Treatment For Purple Coloration Of Ankle While Standing

Hello. I injured my ankle 4yrs ago and have had 6 surgeries.. I have 3 osteochondral defects and problems with scar tissue. The last surgery (6/25/14) has left my ankle purple when I am standing and causes my foot to turn purple. Still am having lots of ortho pain and nerve pain (neuropathy - 2 nerves have been cut and now are stumps). Any advice as to what to do with the blood pooling in my foot when standing. Also I am still wearing a surgical boot and taking lyrica, cymbalta and nucynta.Please let me know what your professional opinion is.Thank you Sheri
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello
I have studied your case.
I will advise you MRI and colour doppler.
perfusion scan of ankle and foot will help for vascular abnormality.
There can be associated arthritis leading to symptoms
physiotherapy like matrix therapy may help you.
Till time continue your medication.
tab pentoxyphylline can be used to increase vascular status.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Purple Coloration Of Ankle While Standing

Hello I have studied your case. I will advise you MRI and colour doppler. perfusion scan of ankle and foot will help for vascular abnormality. There can be associated arthritis leading to symptoms physiotherapy like matrix therapy may help you. Till time continue your medication. tab pentoxyphylline can be used to increase vascular status. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.