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
Swollen, Black And Blue Toes And Ankle Near Arch, Rug Burn On Shin, Numb To Touch. History Of Fall. X-ray Showed No Breaks. Advice
I fell down the stairs 2 weeks ago broke my second and third toe on left foot. Went to er took X-rays no visible breaks but next day my two toes are swollen black n blue along with my ankle on top and where arch is! I got rug burned on my shin now my shin hurts bad and is swollen ankle and it is numb to touch . I am worried I broke more than my toes
Sat, 14 Sep 2013
your symptoms look like vascular compromise above the ankle
kindly visit an Ortho and dorsalis pedis artery pulse shd be looked for
I would advise MRI of lower leg and ankle for evaluation
kindly visit an Ortho and dorsalis pedis artery pulse shd be looked for
I would advise MRI of lower leg and ankle for evaluation
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 Dorsalis pedis artery
Loading Online Doctors....