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What Causes Purple Discoloration On Feet After An ORIF?
I had an ORIF of my 5th metatarsal 6 weeks ago. When I leave my foot down for just a few minutes the extremity becomes discolored (purplish). I have been Partial weight bearing for about 2 weeks and now I am trying to walk a few steps without a crutch. Should I be worried?
Sat, 15 Feb 2014
Hi
Beside getting discoloured do you have numbness or cold/hot sensation, just share withme.meanwhile you can have compression bandage on foot and keep on doing excercises and pain killer if required.
Take care
Beside getting discoloured do you have numbness or cold/hot sensation, just share withme.meanwhile you can have compression bandage on foot and keep on doing excercises and pain killer if required.
Take care
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