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Rod Fixed In Leg, Swelling, Black Discolouration Post Surgery. Treatment Options?
hi i am XXXXX. i have a rod in ma leg and i lifted some weight now the leg is swollen and there is no docter nearby to prescribe me the medicines, my leg has turned a bit black but my leg is not that bad. my treatment file is in othe city and no one to tell me my prescribed medicines. it has been a year and half for my surgery . plz help me out docter
Mon, 8 Oct 2012
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The appearance of swelling at the site of surgery is likely to be due to afresh injury and collection of blood at the site. It needs to be examined and X-rayed for proper diagnosis.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The appearance of swelling at the site of surgery is likely to be due to afresh injury and collection of blood at the site. It needs to be examined and X-rayed for proper diagnosis.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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