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What Causes Red Spots On The Legs And Ankles After A Surgery On The Neck?
hi ...my husband had surgery on his neck c6/c7 area of his neck where they put in titanium disc fuse thing....after surgery he had a small rash on his chest which seemed to go away after awhile but now(surgery was may 2) he has pinpoint pink to red spots on his lower legs ankles inside forearms some on chest and back and they itch thruout the day he started vitamins 2weeks prior to surgery ....also since march 10 he has had steroid meds pain killers an injection in neck and then the surgery. the rash appeared on chest after surgery but did fade but now what seems to be spreading has been going on since maybe a few day to a week after surgery just spreading more now! should he be seen for this ? what would it be?
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
hi,
thank-you for providing the brief history of your husband
A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.
As he had the surgery in the spine, there will be some sensory protective mechanism happening by the bodynl itself to control and balance the new implant. This this of spots will stay for a while and as time passes by it will go away.
If any thing is due to drug reaction than needs a thorough pharmacological assessment of the drugs induced.
Also, by keeping the cervical spine stable and doing little physical therapy should help for the strength.
This red spots will go slowly as it is more of the sensory issues. The nerves carry two major functions - motor & sensory.
Since after the operation there needs to be a balance Certain times such reaction occurs but fades off with time.
Regards.
Jay Indravadan Patel
thank-you for providing the brief history of your husband
A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.
As he had the surgery in the spine, there will be some sensory protective mechanism happening by the bodynl itself to control and balance the new implant. This this of spots will stay for a while and as time passes by it will go away.
If any thing is due to drug reaction than needs a thorough pharmacological assessment of the drugs induced.
Also, by keeping the cervical spine stable and doing little physical therapy should help for the strength.
This red spots will go slowly as it is more of the sensory issues. The nerves carry two major functions - motor & sensory.
Since after the operation there needs to be a balance Certain times such reaction occurs but fades off with time.
Regards.
Jay Indravadan Patel
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