HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Have Broken Foot. Have Swelling. What To Do?

default
Posted on Fri, 7 Jun 2013
Question: I have a broken foot and I am in a short hard cast. It has felt like it was running the back of my ankle, but it is propped up and I am not weight bearing so I think it had to do with swelling. However at the moment my leg feels like it is absolutely on fire. What should I do?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (4 hours later)
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

The symptoms you have in the foot indicate that there is defective circulation.

This is one of the common complications due to cast around the limbs. Either the cast is tight or is positioned in such a way that it occludes superficial veins causing engorgement and fluid extravasation leading to swelling and sensation of warmth.

Do not delay, please visit the ER at the earliest. Best way to get rid of the symptoms and prevent further complications like gangrene, staining of the skin etc is by getting the cast removed. The fracture has to be evaluated and a new cast applied properly.

Hope I answered your query.

Please let me know if there are any other concerns.

Regards,
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Raju A.T

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2008

Answered : 4923 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Orthopaedic Surgeon
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Have Broken Foot. Have Swelling. What To Do?

Hi,

Thanks for your query.

The symptoms you have in the foot indicate that there is defective circulation.

This is one of the common complications due to cast around the limbs. Either the cast is tight or is positioned in such a way that it occludes superficial veins causing engorgement and fluid extravasation leading to swelling and sensation of warmth.

Do not delay, please visit the ER at the earliest. Best way to get rid of the symptoms and prevent further complications like gangrene, staining of the skin etc is by getting the cast removed. The fracture has to be evaluated and a new cast applied properly.

Hope I answered your query.

Please let me know if there are any other concerns.

Regards,