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What Causes Bluish Discoloration Of Leg And Foot When Diagnosed With Fractured Pelvis?
Question: Hi,
my 15 year old son fractured his pelvis a week a go.
his leg and foot is now bluish
is this normal
my 15 year old son fractured his pelvis a week a go.
his leg and foot is now bluish
is this normal
Brief Answer:
Can be hematoma or compromised blood circulation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
After a fracture of pelvis the bluish discoloration of the leg and foot can be due to a hematoma- internal bleeding or compromised blood circulation in the limb. If the muscle strength and temperature of the leg and foot is normal then there is no need to worry. This color will fade away in a week or so.
In case the leg and foot are cold or the muscle strength is decreased then you need to consult his orthopedician for an examination.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be hematoma or compromised blood circulation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
After a fracture of pelvis the bluish discoloration of the leg and foot can be due to a hematoma- internal bleeding or compromised blood circulation in the limb. If the muscle strength and temperature of the leg and foot is normal then there is no need to worry. This color will fade away in a week or so.
In case the leg and foot are cold or the muscle strength is decreased then you need to consult his orthopedician for an examination.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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