Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Left THP, Broken Talus, Cast On Left Foot, On Wheel Chair, Have Intense Should And Hand Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Had Used Blood Thinners. Cause?
Left THP on May 15 then broken left talus on June 23 just walking to rehab the hip which was doing great and blood thinner for 6 weeks. Casted with my left foot pointed down for 4 weeks. In wheelchair as I have bad shoulders and bad right hand. Cast replaced at 90 degrees on July 23rd -- July 29 large saddle pulmonary embolis And I had been complaining to 3 doctors about being short of breath climbing stairs for 3 weeks prior. Should I have been put on blood thinners when my ankle broke? I also have a history of leukemia , stem cell transplant with total body radiation, diabetes and on steroids for PMR.
Mon, 10 Sep 2012
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
After any leg injury, if you are bed ridden for weeks then you need to have blood thinners to avoid the chances of thrombosis. The fracture talus is being treated correctly and after the cast is removed, you need to have physiotherapy to restore all the leg movements.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
After any leg injury, if you are bed ridden for weeks then you need to have blood thinners to avoid the chances of thrombosis. The fracture talus is being treated correctly and after the cast is removed, you need to have physiotherapy to restore all the leg movements.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Shingles
Loading Online Doctors....