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What Causes Black Discoloration On The Back After A Kyphoplasty?

I ve had several compression fractures in my back - both lumbar and thoracic. I ve had kyphoplasty in 11 vertebrae but I still have pain on both sides and my back is turning black. Why would this be happening? The procedures were done more than 2 months ago. YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

After kyphoplasty probably there was oozing under the skin which is now surfacing as black skin. Normally this would change color to brown and then slowly disappear after few months. However if it does not disappear , or causes itching or increases in size then I would recommend that you consult the concerned surgeon .

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What Causes Black Discoloration On The Back After A Kyphoplasty?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After kyphoplasty probably there was oozing under the skin which is now surfacing as black skin. Normally this would change color to brown and then slowly disappear after few months. However if it does not disappear , or causes itching or increases in size then I would recommend that you consult the concerned surgeon . Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.